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stay pat



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All of that means that the market is ready to believe the Fed may just stay pat and not hike next week, with peak rates not far off.

From Reuters Mar. 14, 2023

Fed officials unanimously agreed to leave rates unchanged at last month’s policy meeting and signaled that rates are likely to stay pat for the time being without a substantial change in their economic outlook.

From Reuters Jan. 9, 2020

The Titans didn’t stay pat this offseason simply waiting for McCourty and Cox to be healthy at the same time.

From Washington Times Sep. 8, 2016

But if they stay pat, then Sharrif Floyd seems to be the obvious choice.

From The Guardian Apr. 23, 2013

If it’s best to stay pat during free agency and draft a guy, we will.

From New York Times Apr. 19, 2010




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