status quo
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The court explained that the status quo on mifepristone would remain in place until the Supreme Court deals with a certiorari petition in the case or the 5th Circuit rules on Louisiana’s current appeal.
From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2026
Mobilization typically requires intensifying conflict by mounting sharp attacks on the opposition and offering new proposals that challenge the status quo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Between earlier military losses and fear of retaliation, Iran appears unwilling or unable to challenge the military status quo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
The group says current "status quo" security measures "won't be enough" and criticises the "historic under-resourcing" of security around critical infrastructure.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
But slowly, things returned to status quo: Lindsey had a boyfriend, and Colin had a broken heart and a Theorem to finish.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
