Sentence examples for this clout is from inspiring English sources

The question of how much longer Gardner, and through him New Hampshire, will hold this clout is one that concerns the state.

Now that clout is threatened by China's growing influence and America's domestic divisions.

But while this raw political clout is a fact of life, at least we can demand an end to the hypocrisy.

As more women earn money, this shift in economic clout is gnawing at the foundations of one of Bangladesh's stubbornly enduring traditions.

One reason for this divergence between size and clout is the ownership structure of Chinese corporations.

This week this shifting clout was underscored by a camera-touting tourist on a remote, windswept island.

"This will be the test of whether Italian-American clout is equal to that," Ms. Alaya said.

"Clout" is a powerful word, which has various definitions, and in this context, we think of "having pull" or "influence".

His executive clout is limited.

Their marketplace clout is huge.

Their clout is potentially mighty.