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
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
Backed by labor and Oklahoma's Democratic tradition, he denounced Rizley's standpat record in Congress, shouted out his own down-the-line support of Franklin Roosevelt's poli cies.
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
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.
