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
MPs could vote freely throughout the process, meaning they did not have to follow a party line, and could decide whether or not to support the bill as a whole or particular amendments.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026
It was a party line, which meant you shared your line with other people.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
