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stay pat



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Some in the market still hope that the Fed will stay pat on rates.

From Reuters ● Mar. 15, 2023

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

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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