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He is trailed by right-wing candidates Abelardo de la Espriella and Paloma Valencia, both of whom have pledged to take a hard line against rebel groups.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

It’s a hard line to take given that you have a modest net worth and two kids.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

“There’s no hard line dates for any of our players, it really isn’t,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

"Her dad was chancellor of the exchequer - it's a hard line to walk, but she's also very relatable."

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

It had already started to dig into his shoulders, in a thin, hard line.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill




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