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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Labor unions, especially the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), aligned with the Democratic Party to challenge the status quo. —

Jeremy Yurow, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024 Yet, focusing solely on short-term gains can derail your long-term strategy and maintain the status quo. —

Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 In contrast to many Hollywood productions that often perpetuate stereotypes, Rae consistently challenges the status quo by creating multidimensional characters that genuinely form a connection with fans. —

Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 25 Oct. 2024 Yet the biggest challenge in running her indie label now is still dealing with the status quo at-large. —

Sandra Salibian, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the status quo

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