clout

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Holyrood has some tax and welfare powers that could be used to help address these problems but Westminster has much greater financial clout.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 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

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

Even Mr. and Mrs. Belcher’s clout couldn’t get her in until the next day.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson