Sentence examples for clout and influence from inspiring English sources

"He had considerable clout and influence and we say he orchestrated this conspiracy.

But if the Kurds take an active role "they will have substantial clout and influence in Baghdad".

"Whereas if they are an active participant in that process... they will have substantial clout and influence in Baghdad".

They demonstrate the clout and influence the lawmaker carried with regulators both before and after he joined the company and suggest that his frequent involvement frustrated some commissioners.

AirAsia serves as a picture-book illustration of this trend and of an industry that is increasingly polarized, where upstart low-cost carriers, which offer far fewer services like on-board meals, are gaining increasing clout and influence.

"Chasing a huge amount of money, as the Bush campaign is doing, just increases the stake for fund-raisers who can bring in huge sums, and increases their clout and influence".

This policy's underlying aim was to expand China's cultural clout and political influence.

It was the second ally to break with Taiwan in less than a month, as China's economic clout and geopolitical influence have made it difficult for countries to maintain alliances.

Most importantly, Tesla needs independence of thought and directors with the clout and ability to influence Musk.

Their long-term goal is to limit the banking industry's political clout and its economic influence.

Political strategy encompasses those activities undertaken by AMCs to acquire, develop, and use power (clout, influence, and credibility) to gain an advantage in situations of conflict.