as in staunch
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
a down-the-line supporter of the Republican Party
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Recent Examples of down-the-line
Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 4 Aug. 2024
After smacking a one-handed, down-the-line backhand winner that finished with the flourish of a flowing followthrough, giving him a break for a 4-3 edge in the fifth set, Eubanks held his right index finger to his ear, seeking more noise.
—Howard Fendrich, BostonGlobe.com, 10 July 2023
The two engaged in a 11-shot rally that seemed to be over after what seemed to be a down-the-line backhand winner from Bublik.
—Anthony Gharib, USA TODAY, 9 July 2023
After an 11-shot rally ended with a flawless down-the-line backhand, Duxbury sophomore Tim Vargas let his emotions go, well aware of his role in cementing the Dragons as state champions.
—Greg Levinsky, BostonGlobe.com, 18 June 2023
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Only the occasional decision — going cross-court over down-the-line, playing a drop-shot or lob ahead of a pass — went awry.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 4 Aug. 2024
After smacking a one-handed, down-the-line backhand winner that finished with the flourish of a flowing followthrough, giving him a break for a 4-3 edge in the fifth set, Eubanks held his right index finger to his ear, seeking more noise.
—Howard Fendrich, BostonGlobe.com, 10 July 2023
The two engaged in a 11-shot rally that seemed to be over after what seemed to be a down-the-line backhand winner from Bublik.
—Anthony Gharib, USA TODAY, 9 July 2023
After an 11-shot rally ended with a flawless down-the-line backhand, Duxbury sophomore Tim Vargas let his emotions go, well aware of his role in cementing the Dragons as state champions.
—Greg Levinsky, BostonGlobe.com, 18 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for down-the-line
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Trump, a staunch supporter of Israel, has strongly backed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s goal of destroying Hamas.Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Republicans framed Vindman as a staunch partisan and were hoping his association to the impeachment would alienate moderate voters to the benefit of Anderson — particularly in a district where Spanberger had grown her popularity around a reputation for bipartisan consensus building.Mike Lillis, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
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Despite the challenges, Japan's commitment to advancing its space program remains steadfast.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Despite the loss of his wife and daughter, John Ramsey remains steadfast.Claire Pedersen, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
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This failure rendered Black voters unable to vote in a many places, depriving the GOP of support from the party's most loyal constituency.Luke Voyles / Made by History, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
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Research shows that clients who receive charitable planning advice are more loyal and more likely to recommend their advisor compared to those who don't.April Rudin, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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This is especially true if a maker has a particular project or range of projects in mind.Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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That's true, the Fed research stated, even when differences in income, employment status, and educational attainment are taken into account.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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Stephanie Hansen-Quintana, director of organization and movement building at CFC, told The Hill that the group’s work in Latino communities is focused on deep conversations to build a narrative that Catholics can be both pro-choice and faithful.Joanne Haner, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024
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Springsteen ministered to the Philly faithful with a three-song acoustic set, performed solo.Tessa Stuart, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
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Armani Beauty Eye Tint Longwear Liquid Eyeshadow, $38 In This Article: What kind of eyeshadow is best for mature skin?Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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Here, the Pacifica played with devout focus, bringing us into the territory of late Beethoven and late Shostakovich.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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But that is exactly what the 72-year-old devout Catholic and grandmother has become to some in this northern California county — which has been convulsed by conspiracy theories about voter fraud and other extremist ideologies over the last three years.Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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The second and final look at the Netflix series introduces Jason Davies, played by Andrew Koji, who Helen Webb (Knightley), a dedicated wife and mother and professional spy, met by accident before their affair.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
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Use a dedicated email platform complete with end-to-end encryption built in, like Proton Mail, for example.Davey Winder, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Down-the-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down-the-line. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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