party line

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

NOUN

philosophy of a political party

Synonyms

WEAK

bandwagon line party doctrine party ideology party philosophy party policy party principle platform policy position

Example Sentences

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“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

That’s OK: It’s better to have a media landscape as diverse as America rather than one in which outlets sing from the same party line.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

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

Ma said the gossipy Conchs loved the party line.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm

party line

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