standpat
Example Sentences
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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
Last week he went into a deep sleep; after ten hours his heart muscles weakened; he died a "standpat" Republican, with something of the humanity of Abraham Lincoln, something of the fire of "Jim" Reed.
From Time Magazine Archive
Immigration has become a standpat, almost mechanical phenomenon.
From Time Magazine Archive
Along with its legislative record, each Congress writes its own short hand label: innovative or standpat, Micawberish or Scroogian, spineless or rebellious.
From Time Magazine Archive
It was all as simple as beating a standpat Congressman.
From At Good Old Siwash by Fitch, George
