standpat

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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

By the time she has finished turning over her unsavory material its odor is strong enough to make even a standpat Congressman hold his nose.

From Time Magazine Archive

Nearly everywhere, company stores owned by the standpat operators continued to sell food on credit to John Lewis' abstaining miners.

From Time Magazine Archive

It was all as simple as beating a standpat Congressman.

From At Good Old Siwash by Fitch, George