hold the line

Example Sentences

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The Indian economy is less dependent on exports compared with countries such as Japan and South Korea, which has allowed New Delhi to hold the line in trade negotiations with Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

"Metabolic signals shape whether neurons hold the line or begin to break down."

From Science Daily • Jan. 27, 2026

Businesses are expected to hold the line until they get a better sense of whether the economy shows more improvement.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 10, 2026

But distributors, including YouTube TV, have tried to hold the line on prices, cognizant that their customers are tired of seeing their monthly bills continue to rise.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025

For the remainder of 1917, French troops would hold the line against enemy attacks.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman