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clout

[klout] / klaʊt /




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Its Starlink business, which is a big driver of revenue, has extended internet connectivity globally and helped to extend Musk’s geopolitical clout while also helping make him the world’s richest man.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

But she’s as good a sign as any of where the clout-hungry believe the clout currently lies.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

It has also jockeyed with Saudi Arabia, the biggest oil producer in OPEC, for regional clout.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 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

This may have spoken to his clout, since there often wasn’t room in there.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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