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

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

"There's plenty of leeway to bend the rules strategically, to flout the rules for a while and get marketing clout," he adds.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

“Even his clout isn’t that great. The Government’s been trying to force everyone, even the Barons, to become vegetarians.”

From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix