standing pat
Example Sentences
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He can reap rewards by standing pat, but at some point he will have to make a choice.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
Brian Mulberry, a portfolio manager at Zacks Asset Management, said he thinks the latest batch of data would support the Fed standing pat in December.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 20, 2025
The Fed cut interest rates by 1 percentage point at the last three meetings of 2024 before standing pat amid concerns inflation might be proving sticky.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2025
Even as USC fans call for a new quarterback, the shrewd move for Riley may be standing pat with the one he’s got while developing the freshman behind him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 6, 2024
Think of her standing pat so game—just like she did for me that night out at the ranch.
From Crooked Trails and Straight by Hutchison, D. C.
