hold firm
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: to refuse to change what one has been doing or believing
They are holding firm on their refusal to proceed.
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Some banks may interpret the inflation report and Fed meeting as reasons to increase their rate offers while others may want to hold firm or reduce their rates slightly.
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29 June 2026
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Matt Richardson,
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29 June 2026
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“Hold firm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20firm. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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