standing pat
Example Sentences
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Kroger, the nation’s largest supermarket operator, with about 2,700 stores, isn’t standing pat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026
After the BLS announcement, Wall Street investors bet more money on the odds of the Fed standing pat at its December meeting.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 19, 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
Our capacity remains undiminished, but our time of standing pat, of protecting narrow interests and putting off unpleasant decisions. . .that time has surely passed.
From Inaugural Presidential Address by Barack Obama
