party line
Example Sentences
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What it didn’t want was for his funeral to revive memories of an era when Chinese leaders were more willing to tolerate candor, debate and a measure of independence from the party line.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
In 2023, Castellani initially ran for council in the Democratic primary, coming in third, but ended up winning a seat in the general election on the Republican party line.
From Salon ● May 6, 2026
“Transitory” went from a party line to a punchline, one the Fed is still trying to live down.
From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026
North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis also pressed Kennedy and, most surprisingly, so did Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso, the Republican whip who rarely strays from the party line.
From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2025
It was a party line, which meant everyone who had a phone could listen in on conversations.
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
