Sentence examples for clout lies from inspiring English sources

They also challenge simplistic analyses of where economic clout lies.

Most of the clout lies with the prime minister and, despite initial pledges by the parties to work together, Georgian Dream is now using its authority aggressively.

Some higher-minded directors may tell you the Palme d'Or at Cannes is the nugget, but it's not where the real clout lies.

AIPAC spends millions of dollars lobbying but its real financial clout lies with the pro-Israel Political Action Committees (PACs) it is tied to.

But Mr. Zimmer said he hoped United Talent would soon have enough clout to lay down some rules of the road.

This is where the true clout of civil disobedience lies: It is the power of perception that may escalate pressure to the tipping point.

"They have a lot of clout, and a factory for producing lies".

The difference must lie in the political clout (read contributions) of the two forces.

That scale gives Li & Fung tremendous clout.

In their ability to win nomination in Democratic primaries lies a potential rise in the political clout of the Comeback Kid.

Three lawyers' tongues, turn'd inside out,  Wi' lies seam'd like a beggar's clout;  Three priests' hearts, rotten, black as muck,  Lay stinking, vile in every neuk.