Sentence examples for a clout in from inspiring English sources

"From a status, from an authority and from a clout in political terms, Belfast is now a smaller place as a result of these boundary changes," he said.

"From a status, from an authority and from a clout in political terms Belfast is now a smaller place as a result of these boundary changes.

To see the constituency shredded - there is no question it's gone," said the South Belfast MP. "From a status, from an authority and from a clout in political terms Belfast is now a smaller place as a result of these boundary changes.

Bob Master, co-chairman of the Working Families Party, said: "A political party has a lot of clout in an election year, and we're obviously looking to use that clout to advance the agenda of the party.

Many thought he would bear a Castilian hostility to the regions, which had gradually been gathering a lot more clout in a much less centralised Spain.Few of these fears have been borne out.

But the product is a major gamble for Microsoft, a company whose clout in the technology industry has been waning.

The Baltimore Orioles have come to expect home runs from Chris Davis, who delivered a much-needed clout in the seventh inning of a tight game against the Cleveland Indians.

Mississippians were left in no doubt that a vote for Mr Barbour was a vote for clout in the capital.The new governor has accumulated his extraordinary influence in Washington by bringing about a revolution on K Street.

Medical doctors also hold a lot of clout in research circles, as they play an influential role in clinical trials.

Her accomplishment solidified her place in a very rare circle, and brought with it, a degree of clout in the form of advocacy for gender equality in tournament awards.

"Those companies have a lot of clout in the metals and energy fields and that gives them a tremendous advantage".