standing pat
Example Sentences
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Jeff Grills, head of emerging markets debt at Aegon Asset Management, is standing pat at current levels.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
There have also been concerns that incomplete data might result in the Federal Reserve standing pat on interest rates at its next policy meeting in December.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 13, 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
Like two wary gamblers Callahan and the chief of construction on the mountain lines coldly eyed each other, Glover standing pat and the general superintendent disinclined through many experiences to call.
From The Daughter of a Magnate by Spearman, Frank H. (Frank Hamilton)
