Sentence examples for clout from from inspiring English sources

Hispanic voters pack real political clout from California to Texas.

DeLay earns his clout from tending to the political needs of his fellow Republicans.

To stop big countries gaining too much clout from this, a "blocking minority" must contain at least four countries.

"They have had clout from the street corner to parliament and now we don't know what is coming.

The low- or no-heel look gained fashion clout from movies, notably "Amélie," whose raffish heroine makes flats her signature.

"They don't have the clout from the governor's office, making it difficult for people to listen to you.

A good part of its clout comes from Washington dinners, gala "shootouts" and junkets with lawmakers.

Much of the industry's clout comes from the growing percentage of the F.D.A.'s budget that it funds.

Moreover, Britain's outsize diplomatic clout derives from its values as a democracy and its ability as a permanent member of the Security Council to galvanise coalitions.

The Saudi clout comes from influence on a handful of important people.This is exemplified in the story of Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Washington, Prince Bandar bin Sultan.

Ms. Jayaram's clout derives from her worshipful following in Tamil Nadu, something that was on full display at her rally.