standpat

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Notably, there was only a single dissent from the FOMC’s standpat decision, from Fed governor Stephen Miran, who has been vociferous in calling for sharp rate reductions.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

President Meany, now 72, a crusty, authoritarian craft unionist, was dogmatically anti-Communist in foreign affairs and staunchly standpat about civil rights at home.

From Time Magazine Archive

As the meeting progressed Commissioner Catherine began to dash back and forth between the opposition Court and the standpat cottage in a bright scarlet motor car.

From Time Magazine Archive

Father Cavanaugh, a onetime Studebaker salesman who dreamed of a grown-up university, had sold the necessity of change not only to his conservative congregation but also to the standpat alumni.

From Time Magazine Archive

It was all as simple as beating a standpat Congressman.

From At Good Old Siwash by Fitch, George