clout

Example Sentences

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The winner receives a company contract that doesn’t pay in cash — it pays in clout, Hartline joked.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Under Xi, China has become a global economic force, which has also boosted its geopolitical clout.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

While Khamenei expanded Iran’s clout, economically he fared worse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

State media said Tuesday she has been promoted to department director within the central committee of the Workers' Party -- a sign of her clout within Pyongyang.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

“Look here,” said Uncle after the clout had been delivered.

From "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread" by Kate DiCamillo