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stand pat::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | hold firm, stand fast, stand firm |
| Type of | insist, take a firm stand |
| Has types | hunker down |
Examples of stand pat
stand pat
Despite having the top team in the Eastern Conference, Shero did not stand pat.
From the slapshot.blogs.nytimes.com
Most assume the Big Ten will stand pat to retain more than a century of tradition.
From the kentucky.com
With these choices, many investors stand pat and hope their stocks will go back up.
From the washingtontimes.com
Whether he really would stand pat on the triggers is, therefore, problematic.
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It would be very easy for the Tigers brass to look at their situation and stand pat.
From the freep.com
But the Bears can't stand pat and can't hope to find a diamond in the rough.
From the suntimes.com
Cincinnati GM Walt Jocketty has said the Reds are more likely to stand pat.
From the kentucky.com
It could probably stand pat since it was second in the AL in runs scored last season.
From the kansas.com
Does it mean the track is ready to expand its calendar, replace a race, or stand pat?
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