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party line

[pahr-tee lahyn, pahr-tee lahyn] / ˈpɑr ti ˈlaɪn, ˈpɑr ti ˌlaɪn /


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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

“Transitory” went from a party line to a punchline, one the Fed is still trying to live down.

From Barron's Apr. 24, 2026

However, the government as a whole has stayed neutral on the issue, with ministers and MPs able to vote with their conscience rather than having to stick to a party line.

From BBC Jan. 30, 2026

That party line was echoed by Trump Cabinet members across the Sunday press shows.

From Salon Jan. 25, 2026

I couldn’t remember ever having heard her cry aloud before, and there she was weeping for the benefit of the entire Truitt village party line.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson




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