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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By pointing out that flag-burning has occurred across the political spectrum, the commenter encouraged others to look beyond party lines and recognize that acts of protest aren't exclusive to one group.
—Joshua Sammons, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
In fact, Congress, across party lines, voted several times throughout the war to significantly increase military aid to Israel.
—Tom Bowman, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Housing has long been a polarizing issue, with debates over rent control, zoning, and subsidies often breaking down along party lines.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
He is not limited by the party line—or by the desires of wealthy Republican donors.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2025
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Joshua Sammons, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
In fact, Congress, across party lines, voted several times throughout the war to significantly increase military aid to Israel.
—Tom Bowman, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Housing has long been a polarizing issue, with debates over rent control, zoning, and subsidies often breaking down along party lines.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
He is not limited by the party line—or by the desires of wealthy Republican donors.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 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 Sep. 2025.
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