holding pattern
Example Sentences
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After the chaos of Ben Stokes' retirement and the sacking of Brendon McCullum, England are in a strange holding pattern.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
I contacted the other driver’s insurance company, and they said they’re waiting for the accident report before moving forward — so I’m basically in a holding pattern.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
Fulham are now very much in a Premier League holding pattern.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
The Flightradar24 tracking website earlier showed planes circling above the airport in an apparent holding pattern.
From Barron's ● Mar. 8, 2026
But the room, although dim, isn’t dark enough, so I switch my mind into the holding pattern that passes for attention.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
