more powerful
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During that time, he dominated Washington, becoming almost more powerful than the president.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026
And it isn’t yet clear what’s more powerful: the voting machine of the stock market or the political backlash tied to fears around possible AI disruptions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
Qalibaf's role is significant because he is not identified with Pezeshkian's moderate camp; his public support suggests the deal has backing from more powerful parts of the system even within Islamic Republic Revolutionary Guards.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
“A bigger council makes the mayor more powerful than the mayor would be now,” he said during committee discussion.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
The divisions of the 1790s did not match up with Jefferson's categories, either, since those supporting and those opposing a more powerful national government had all been good Whigs.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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