clout

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Such clout also made Zhang a potential alternate power center to Xi, who has routinely neutered even latent threats to his dominance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

We’ll see if Netflix clout is mobilized to stir up trouble and sink Paramount’s deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 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

They divided up the state’s water—as nearly as was possible—in direct relationship to a region’s political clout and economic pull.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols