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
Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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
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Denzel Burke, Ohio State Like Alexander, Burke would be at his best as a zone defender who can give the Bills solid reps as a down-the-line starter.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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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The billionaire Ackman, a staunch Trump supporter, put the market's fears about the fate of the global economy in the starkest terms possible.—
Ben Berkowitz,
Axios,
6 Apr. 2025
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What To Know Tuberville, a staunch Trump supporter, joined guest host Jackie DeAngelis on Sunday Morning Futures to discuss the recent Senate GOP budget, which passed 51-48 on Saturday, with Republican Senators Rand Paul of Kentucky and Susan Collins of Maine voting against the bill.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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Despite the shifting sands in the content marketplace, Mayer assured the crowd of industry insiders that Blackrock remains steadfast in its Candle investment.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2025
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Despite growing exhaustion, Booker remained steadfast, sustaining himself with only water as his voice grew stronger with emotion.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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That near-perfect sweep shows that even though it’s been more than half a decade since the group last delivered a full-length, there’s still a loyal fan base there to support the rock musicians.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Stars are a team playing with expectations not just from their loyal fan base, but from within their locker room, their front office, and the mirror.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2025
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Voters are not famous for their patience or, as Joe Biden could explain, their fondness for higher prices, something that’s true even if this is a one-off adjustment.—
The Editors,
National Review,
28 Mar. 2025
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That versatility is, in a lot of ways, the true beauty of unicorns.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
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Memorable night Before the match, even the most faithful Arsenal fan would have been nervous for the game against a Champions League specialist.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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According to Boyer, the television adaptation of her and Kochan’s podcast is primarily faithful to Kochan’s real-life story.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Shorts are the only categories whose winners are ineligible for best picture, acting, screenplay or any other major Oscar, due to their length.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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After a week full of monstrous swings, the S&P 500 posted its best weekly performance since November 23, while the Nasdaq saw its best week since November 2022, according to the financial data firm FactSet.—
Anne Marie Drummond Lee,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Some of the negative comments on Stefani's post were met with pushback from other fans, who pointed out that the singer has long been candid about her devout Catholic faith.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
24 Mar. 2025
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Raised primarily by his mother and grandparents in a devout Catholic household, Dr. Gantes spent time under the wing of a neighborhood priest, who organized projects in small farming communities.—
Adam Williams,
The Christian Science Monitor,
20 Mar. 2025
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Rudy the dog, who lives in New York with his owner, Samantha, racked up more than 1.7 million likes in just a few days, after Samantha shared his antics to his dedicated account, @rudyrudyroo, on April 5.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Once added to the system, customers can make orders through a dedicated Zipline app.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Down-the-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down-the-line. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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