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
By whatever name, they stand for change, and thus oppose the standpat Italians of the Roman Curia.
From Time Magazine Archive
Immigration has become a standpat, almost mechanical phenomenon.
From Time Magazine Archive
While bunting streamed, a band blared and the citizenry gawped, 64-year-old Mark Sullivan, stalwart standpat of U. S. political journalism, rode up the main street of West Chester, Pa. as its No. 1 local-boy-who-made-good.
From Time Magazine Archive
It was all as simple as beating a standpat Congressman.
From At Good Old Siwash by Fitch, George
