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The politically independent think tank Centre for London is calling for a radical shake-up of how the capital is run, with significantly greater powers handed to the mayor of London role.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

By going public, the companies will also subject themselves to greater scrutiny from investors.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Brain scans also revealed that a greater number of SF1 neurons became active after training, and their activity levels were much higher than they had been at the start of the study.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

However, the city’s infrastructure plan does offer a framework for assessing the damage and prioritizing projects, and using charter reform to create a public works director position with greater authority.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Instead of resisting Nazi Germany’s demands, France and Britain followed a policy of appeasement; by giving in to Hitler’s lesser demands, they hoped to avoid greater demands in the future.

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