on hold
Example Sentences
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Other major central banks, including the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England, have so far kept rates on hold as they assess the fallout from the conflict.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Nevertheless, investors were worried that a labor market on the mend would make it more difficult for the Federal Reserve to justify leaving interest rates on hold.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Kym and sister-in-law Kirsten Swanson McGillicuddy, flew out to join the search but it was put on hold due to treacherous weather conditions.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Investors expect the bank to keep its key rate on hold at 0% at its next meeting on June 18, and through the end of the year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
It was not to give an unnatural complexity to a simple job; nor was it to keep Guitar on hold.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
