1.   It was a system that could not endure, and agitations for greater democracy grew steadily louder.

2.   Mr Patten pledged to continue fighting for greater democracy for the colony.

3.   Of course the continent needs greater democracy.

4.   The deepest divisions have centered on demands for greater internal party democracy and the pace of party reform.

5.   The Maya farmers rose up in arms to demand greater democracy and freedom.

6.   This it sees as evidence of the shop-floor pressures for greater industrial democracy.

7.   The government has cracked down hard on those campaigning for greater democracy.

8.   A debate on the issue had been prompted by strikes by teachers and students in higher education, calling for greater democracy and improved working conditions.

9.   The subject of growing demands for greater democracy on the continent preoccupied African leaders attending the summit.

10.   Across Africa, people are demanding greater democracy and condemning corrupt governments that cheat them out of economic growth.