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
As those inquiries continue, villagers can only sit tight, wait for more news and reflect.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
For now, sit tight and watch the senior loan fund.
From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026
Some advisers are telling their clients to sit tight for now, and that there is no need to file lawsuits before their bill is finalized.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026
"You just sit tight here a minute," he says.
From "Freak The Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick
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