standing pat
Example Sentences
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Jeff Grills, head of emerging markets debt at Aegon Asset Management, is standing pat at current levels.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
He can reap rewards by standing pat, but at some point he will have to make a choice.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
After the BLS announcement, Wall Street investors bet more money on the odds of the Fed standing pat at its December meeting.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 2025
Even as USC fans call for a new quarterback, the shrewd move for Riley may be standing pat with the one he’s got while developing the freshman behind him.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2024
Roumanians, and others, Who now are standing pat Will call the allies brothers When lager beer goes flat.
From War Rhymes by Wayfarer by Cosens, Abner
