Sentence examples for its clout on from inspiring English sources
The precarious stature of the Awakening, which has not been able to transform its clout on the streets into political power, is but one piece of the Iraqi chessboard that may portend instability.
It is government-appointed, and depends for its clout on the prime minister's backing and the Treasury Board's purse.
The auto companies and the government are returning to a familiar battleground, which the industry dominated for three decades beginning in the 1970s, using its clout on Capitol Hill and within the federal bureaucracy to keep fuel economy standards low.
As long as Congo has undeveloped mineral deposits, he argues, it would be counterproductive to do so.The Chinese government may well seek to use its clout on behalf of its companies, but Western governments do the same all the time.
South Africa, which has a population of 49 million, compared with China's 1.36 billion, is betting on raising its clout on the world stage by joining BRIC, while strengthening political and trade ties within the bloc.
Remain said a Brexit would cause economic chaos, impoverish the nation and reduce its clout on the world stage.
Amazon is the largest online seller of printed books and the biggest e-book seller in the United States, and it is trying to use its clout to hold on to its early lead in the e-book market.
Comcast could refuse to carry certain channels, or use its clout to insist on even greater price discounts or to favour its own content over that of others.For consumers the deal would mean the union of two companies that are already reviled for their poor customer service and high prices.
Comcast's response: using its clout to hammer on emerging technologies that exploit competitors' weak spots.
As long as Wall Street holds on to the clout it developed in Washington, it will use its clout to maximize profits.
Long a big name here in Silicon Valley, Sequoia is clearly intent on expanding its clout to a worldwide audience of companies — in the tech space and beyond.
