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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An amendment to strip the bill and put map-drawing in the hands of the nonpartisan Legislative Services Agency failed along party lines.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 9 Dec. 2025
Many of the president's recent actions involving the military have caused controversy, largely along party lines.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
Everyone must stick to the party line.
—NPR, 22 Nov. 2025
Dozens of states took sides in Schwalb's lawsuit, with their support falling along party lines.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Nov. 2025
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Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 9 Dec. 2025
Many of the president's recent actions involving the military have caused controversy, largely along party lines.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
Everyone must stick to the party line.
—NPR, 22 Nov. 2025
Dozens of states took sides in Schwalb's lawsuit, with their support falling along party lines.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Nov. 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 14 Dec. 2025.
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