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Hang/hold fire

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Strategic Patience

Used when timing is key for success and you strategically wait to take action.

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The team decided to hang fire on the merger deal, sensing better terms could be negotiated later.
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Uncertainty Caution

Applied when future conditions are uncertain and rash decisions might lead to problems.

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With the market so volatile, we'll hang fire on any large investments.
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Awaiting Development

Indicates a decision to delay action until further developments occur.

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They chose to hang fire on the project, expecting new regulations to come soon.
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