Phrases with «to hold the line»

The plan called for imposing a one-year salary freeze on the vast majority of public employees whose contracts are up for renegotiation as of April 1; holding the line on taxes; and imposing a State spending cap limiting spending growth to the rate of inflation. (nyshcr.org)
The latter development enabled some businesses to demand higher performances from their employees while holding the line on compensation. (inc.com)
He said he's been trying to hold the line since last week at Guzman & Sons Phillips 66 at 1810 W. Vine St. But Guzman joined the crowd and raised his regular unleaded gas prices Friday from $ 1.09 to $ 1.14 a gallon. (articles.orlandosentinel.com)
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