clout
Example Sentences
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Europe had always believed access to its wealthy single market gave it real trade clout.
Consolidation would also give TV station owners more clout in their negotiations for carriage fees they receive from cable and satellite providers.
From Los Angeles Times
Piastri started fifth but lost two places on the opening lap after being clouted by Lawson, who was soon taken out of contention by a broken front wing.
From BBC
Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti had spent recent days frantically pushing schools to accept an unprecedented $2.4 billion private investment that would have given the country’s richest athletic conference unrivaled financial clout.
Prosecutors had labeled him a “serial intruder” who was aiming for clout online, the BBC reported.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
