status quo

Example Sentences

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The requests would largely reset the trade relationship to the status quo from 2024, without significant U.S. gains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

"Even in a best case, there will be no neat and clean return to the status quo ante," IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“I expect a “non-negotiated” status quo that will keep the U.S. out of the war.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

At the same time, most favour "the status quo", meaning they do not want to formally declare independence nor unification with China.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

But Hodges quickly proved to be a consummate politician of the Southern progressive type, using words like “compromise” and “understanding” while adroitly undermining any real change in the status quo.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson