Sentence examples similar to sudden clout from inspiring English sources

Lee used his sudden box-office clout to form his own production company, and he coproduced, directed, wrote, and starred in his next film, Meng long guo jiang (1972; Return of the Dragon [U.S.], or The Way of the Dragon [Hong Kong English title]).

Thudding old-school drumbeats, looming synthesizers and sudden empty spaces give the songs clout, with verbal and nonverbal hooks.

China's sudden prominence, according to this view, will reduce the clout of America, Europe and other rich democracies in the developing world.

But our reporter says the DPP no longer has any political clout, having lost its parliamentary majority since President Banda took over after Mr Mutharika's sudden death from a cardiac arrest.

"Now, all of a sudden, you put these two companies together, and it becomes a contest to see who has the most clout within the firm.

Clout pays off again.

"He had clout.

Coreper has huge clout.

Sudden rise?

"The EU has clout.

Apple has similar clout.