status quo

Example Sentences

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Lai has repeatedly committed to maintaining the status quo in cross-strait relations.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The requests would largely reset the trade relationship to the status quo from 2024, without significant U.S. gains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

"Even in a best case, there will be no neat and clean return to the status quo ante," IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“We are not anticipating a restoration of the status quo ante on growth, employment, inflation, oil prices or gasoline prices given the dynamics of the conflict at this time,” he adds.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The balance of nature is not a status quo; it is fluid, ever shifting, in a constant state of adjustment.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson