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Holding line

Definition

Cross-government

Example: A holding line helps everyone say the same careful thing instead of inventing five versions before lunch.

Also known as: holding lines, approved holding line, holding statement, holding statements

Context: Unlike a holding reply, a holding line is reusable across spokespeople, service teams or channels and is not necessarily addressed to one named enquirer.

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