the status quo
noun
: the current situation : the way things are now
He's content with the status quo and isn't looking for change.
She wants to maintain the status quo.
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Even some Democrats have railed against the status quo.
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Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Speculative bets that tinker with the status quo are a hallmark of Big Tech and Partovi is far from the first to take a flier on a lofty idea.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 24 May 2026
But commencement reminds us that education is ultimately an act of defiance against the status quo.
—Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
But restoring it requires leadership willing to challenge the status quo, move with urgency, and focus relentlessly on results.
—Adam Miller, Daily News, 23 May 2026
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Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Speculative bets that tinker with the status quo are a hallmark of Big Tech and Partovi is far from the first to take a flier on a lofty idea.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 24 May 2026
But commencement reminds us that education is ultimately an act of defiance against the status quo.
—Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
But restoring it requires leadership willing to challenge the status quo, move with urgency, and focus relentlessly on results.
—Adam Miller, Daily News, 23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for the status quo
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