sit tight
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And the larger point still stands: Investors who managed to sit tight during the 2000s were handsomely rewarded.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
“Right now the data’s moving in his direction, where he can probably sit tight and buy time,” said Michael Gapen, chief U.S. economist at Morgan Stanley.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
The best move could be to sit tight and gather data.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
Their commander, Heorhiy, has ordered his troops to sit tight during the 32-hour ceasefire unless they're attacked.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026
“You don’t need to be out here, Jax. You just sit tight, and I’ll try to get us back on track in a minute or two.”
From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott
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