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
Nearly everywhere, company stores owned by the standpat operators continued to sell food on credit to John Lewis' abstaining miners.
From Time Magazine Archive
As the meeting progressed Commissioner Catherine began to dash back and forth between the opposition Court and the standpat cottage in a bright scarlet motor car.
From Time Magazine Archive
Along with its legislative record, each Congress writes its own short hand label: innovative or standpat, Micawberish or Scroogian, spineless or rebellious.
From Time Magazine Archive
It was all as simple as beating a standpat Congressman.
From At Good Old Siwash by Fitch, George
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
