party line
noun
1
: the policy or practice of a political party
2
: a single telephone circuit connecting two or more subscribers with the exchange
called also party wire
3
: the principles or policies of an individual or organization
also
: the explanation or interpretation usually put forth
… the party line that her mother was a saint … —
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Over the past four decades, amateur lawmakers worked across party lines far less often than incumbent lawmakers, both when developing their own legislation and when lending support to other legislators’ proposals.
—Jeff Harden, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Affordability concerns should cross party lines, argues 26-year-old Democrat Emily Wilson.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
Most proposals to ease the shutdown fall along party lines.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Support breaks down by party lines, with a 62% majority of Republicans in support and 88% of Democrats opposed.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
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Jeff Harden, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Affordability concerns should cross party lines, argues 26-year-old Democrat Emily Wilson.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
Most proposals to ease the shutdown fall along party lines.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Support breaks down by party lines, with a 62% majority of Republicans in support and 88% of Democrats opposed.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for party line
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“Party line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/party%20line. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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