Sentence examples for assert its clout from inspiring English sources

There have been times, however, when the military has intervened to assert its clout.

As the movement asserts its clout, however, its popularity has dropped.

At a time when Russia has been seeking to assert its political and economic clout in the Balkans and the Caucasus, Mr. Gates's presence served to reinforce American intentions in the region.

It tried to fight back, to assert its primacy.

Congress needs to assert its legislative supremacy.

and the Collective Security Treaty Organization to assert its leadership.

Reebok was swift to assert its support.

Tasbapauni is known to assert its communal property rights.

Chinalco unequivocally asserts its independence.

The country's press has only recently asserted its independence.

A climate of retreat had asserted its hegemony over hope.