clout

Example Sentences

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The Scottish government has some tax and welfare powers that it can use to help ease the burden but the UK government has far greater financial clout.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

It’s not at all clear Newsom would have much clout.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Maher's online clout, combined with an Olympic bronze for the USA women's team at Paris 2024 and the 2025 Rugby World Cup, has turbo-charged the women's game stateside.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

For China, growing economic clout is a point of pride and a sign of geopolitical strength.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

He strode up to the stem war leader and fetched him a heavy clout on the shoulder.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander