Sentence examples for civic clout from inspiring English sources
While addressing a group who has endured some political difficulty, Paul, as one with Roman privileges, dares to suggest that even such civic clout is not to be taken so seriously.
It's also a reminder of the powers once enjoyed by political leaders in our big English cities. Leicester's current political boss - Labour city mayor, Sir Peter Soulsby - is envious of the clout of his Victorian civic predecessors.
Mayor Kasim Reed (and other civic leaders) used up a considerable amount of political clout and public goodwill to get the new Atlanta Falcons stadium approved and funded.
The clout of religious political parties in Israel and the Orthodox control over many civic rites have distressed, even alienated, American Jews, 90percentt of whom are non-Orthodox.
While some groups view getting out the vote as a civic responsibility, others say it can refresh a group's public image as well as earn it clout with the politicians they might help get elected.
He's done such a great job". More insidious, communities like the Villages wield heavy economic and political clout within their regions — generally chosen for cheap land and pliable local governments — and have little interest in civic necessities like school systems, rec centers or curbs on growth.
