in lockstep
phrase
: in perfect or rigid often mindless conformity or unison
politicians marching in lockstep with the party line
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This change allows the party committees to use their money in more ways, and to work more in lockstep with candidates, according to strategists who spoke with ABC News.
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Will Lennon,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
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Will Lennon,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
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“In lockstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20lockstep. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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