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The Federal Reserve decided to stand pat this week, keeping its target for the federal-funds interest rate in a range of 3.75% to 4%.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026

While it is expected to stand pat after last month's hike, its post-meeting statement and comments from boss Kevin Warsh will be pored over for clues about its future plans.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

The bank’s policy board is widely expected to stand pat when it gathers next week as it examines the effects of previous hikes, including in September.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

And when we really get those down pat, I think we’re going to be a very, very good team.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

“During our last-day Field Day. But don’t worry,” he adds, reaching across the back seat to pat my knee.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

Instead, he gathered himself and finished the session, earning pats on the back from both Garvey and Lasorda.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026

On the east coast ex pats will come out in numbers if it's New York, Boston and Toronto.

From BBC ● Dec. 4, 2025

He pats my arm, then walks me to Jaarsma Bakery and stands in line with me, telling me how good the cake is.

From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2025

The room where we meet has several places to sit, but Chan pats a spot on her couch right next to her.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2025

I start to relax a little until Magnus pats the chair next to him.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

He then patted her hand, mumbling, “Good job.”

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026

The machine patted me on the head by noting that I had avoided words like profound and tapestry and only once indulged in telling all of you “Here’s the thing.”

From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026

Dodgers starter Emmet Sheehan shared some words of encouragement with the catcher and patted him on the back.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026

The president patted one student on the arm and asked if he was a "strong person," to which the boy replied "yes, sir."

From Barron's ● May 5, 2026

He patted his pocket, so we called Charlie off and moseyed back to school.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

“We’re the toddlers in the room and they’re patting us on the head,” Mashburn said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

That’s why his five fellow umpires made a point of patting him on the back or shoulder before jogging to their positions for the first pitch.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

Hwang gathered along with 30 neighbours for a session in August, practising how to pay hospital bills at mock kiosks, patting a prancing robot dog, or asking their phones: "Gemini, tell me about tomorrow's weather."

From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026

"She's an amazing person and an amazing fighter, and she announced a minor difficulty which will be in good shape," Trumps said, patting her on the shoulder.

From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2026

“Just do your best,” said Roz, patting him on the back.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown