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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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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

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’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

The party line is that some of the most profound truths about us are things that we stop saying in the middle, but I think they do it to make us feel important.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini