hold the line
Example Sentences
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"But I still have my integrity. To my former colleagues, continue to hold the line."
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
But more happened behind the scenes, like the meeting that helped persuade Barr to hold the line.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
They are expected to largely hold the line on prices this year, too.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
Foran joins Kroger while it tries to hold the line on food-price inflation and find new ways to expand its store footprint after its $20 billion deal for rival Albertsons fell apart in 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026
Teller’s viewpoint was shared by Lewis Strauss, who was struggling at the White House to hold the line against Stassen’s lobbying for an international agreement on nuclear weapons.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
