clout

Example Sentences

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With the U.A.E. gone, for example, Kazakhstan’s influence and clout within the bloc could increase.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

As rivals in the PC category faced memory-chip shortage pains, Apple leveraged an old iPhone chip and its supply-chain clout to gain ground, offering its own cheap and cheerful products for the masses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

It's even been labelled "performative camping" - where you make your pitch as fancy as possible and film it for social media clout.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Broad became one of LA.’s most influential civic leaders, using his multibillion-dollar fortune, political clout and forceful personality to spur advancements in the public sphere, particularly in the arts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Most others believe that recent Mexican immigrants will eventually take their place in society, and perhaps someday muster political clout commensurate with their numbers, though significant impediments are slowing their progress.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times