Words similar to clout

Example sentences for: clout

How can you use “clout” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

But a governor's clout doesn't rest only in institutional trappings.
Paycheck protection became a big conservative rallying cry after the 1996 election, because labor's unexpectedly strong clout scared Republicans to death.
It is also increasing the military's political clout.
Gay-rights supporters compounded the damage by bragging about gay money and political clout.
His efforts have not boosted test scores as much as had been promised, but modest improvements and Crew's political clout make him the beleaguered system's most impressive chief in decades.