party line

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as in conventional wisdom

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Recent Examples of party line Regardless, McConnell was widely expected to toe the party line. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 8 July 2026 The bill passed the state House and Senate along party lines. — Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026 Support and opposition for the bill does not fall neatly along party lines, reflecting the national reach of SEC and Big Ten schools and broader divisions in Congress. — Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026 She was ultimately confirmed in a near-party line vote. — Eric McDaniel, NPR, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for party line
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conventional wisdom
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  • Lawrence, whose campaign is centered on the economy, opposing AI data centers and keeping money at home instead of funding foreign wars, argues that the conventional wisdom about moderation being the key to electability is all wrong.
    — Tamara Keith, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The conventional wisdom — outside team headquarters here, at least — is that the Commanders need more talent and depth at wide receiver.
    — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
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