hold the line

Example Sentences

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When I sued my medical providers in 2023, holding the line between helping and enabling was my aim.

From The Wall Street Journal

One issue on which she is so far holding the line is on repealing the state’s right-to-work law that lets workers choose whether or not to join a union.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Metabolic signals shape whether neurons hold the line or begin to break down."

From Science Daily

The Indian economy is less dependent on exports compared with countries such as Japan and South Korea, which has allowed New Delhi to hold the line in trade negotiations with Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal

Businesses are expected to hold the line until they get a better sense of whether the economy shows more improvement.

From MarketWatch