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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as in down to the ground
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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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Jim Acosta, the CNN anchor known for being a staunch critic of Donald Trump and his fierce relationship with the president, is reportedly leaving the network after he was officially pulled from its programming schedule.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Still, even the staunchest barbecue loyalist will admit that relative newcomer Q39, opened in 2014, is well worth your time.—
Caitlin Morton,
AFAR Media,
27 Jan. 2025
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Lear remains steadfast that she’s always been a woman, but the film keeps cutting away to other people confirming her transition.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2025
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But a trade always seemed unlikely as Indiana president of basketball Kelly Krauskopf drafted Mitchell No. 2 in the 2018 WNBA Draft and has remained steadfast in her support of the 5-foot-8 guard.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
31 Jan. 2025
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Electoral authorities loyal to the ruling party declared Maduro the winner of the July election hours after polls closed without providing detailed vote counts, unlike in previous elections.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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So, when the idea began cropping up that the team should try and bring the beloved Sunday Sitdown interview to their loyal fanbase, Geist was excited.—
Alex Ross,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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And if so, is that a price the WNBA is willing to pay to stay true to its values?—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
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Multigenerational families living together is very true to Latine culture in the United States and beyond.—
Zayda Rivera,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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Things got off to a hot start for the Eagles faithful in this game, too, as the home team saw star running back Saquon Barkley score two touchdowns in the first quarter, including one on the Eagles’ first offensive snap of the game to take a commanding lead from the start.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Their outwardly tranquil and faithful domestic life exploded that winter.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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Mancini, meanwhile, doesn’t have a high ceiling but has a good chance of developing into a legitimate upgrade compared to who the Canucks have iced on the right side of their third pair this season (Noah Juulsen/Vincent Desharnais).—
Corey Pronman,
The Athletic,
1 Feb. 2025
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Oaks are probably our best types locally, followed by pecans.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Jan. 2025
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Taking inspiration from Iran’s Woman Life Freedom protests, the film revolves around a devout man who is promoted to the position of investigating judge at the Revolutionary Court in Tehran, just as his daughters become swept up in the pro-equal rights and democracy movement.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2025
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And after a lifetime of devout Mormon teetotaling, Sara started drinking.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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But dedicated alarm clocks have many ways to get you up and out of bed.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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The absence of a dedicated award for offensive linemen speaks to a broader issue within the league's recognition system.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Down-the-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down-the-line. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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