clout

I clouted him round the head.

She used her clout to get the promotion.

Having a large social media following gives influencers clout.

The CEO's clout helped secure the deal.

Political leaders often rely on their clout to push through policies.

He gained clout in the industry through hard work and dedication.

The company's clout in the market allowed it to negotiate better terms.

She leveraged her clout to raise awareness for the cause.

Celebrities often wield clout in the fashion industry.

The union's clout helped secure better benefits for its members.

Investors with significant clout can influence market trends.

Rob - it's Rob who has the clout!

Esmeralda has some real clout on social media.

But its clerics wield serious clout.

Their new-found assertiveness was a product of both their growing economic weight and America's diminished clout.

Apple has the clout to make the industry more profitable.

FEW megafauna are more charismatic than elephants, and that charisma gives them political clout.

Analysts say Asians lack the political clout of other groups such as African-Americans and Hispanics.

I asked Mary-Ann my question and she slopped a wet clout noisily into the sink.

The problem, for those who love freedom, is that the young lack political clout.

Powerful suppliers will use their clout to raise prices or insist on other more favorable terms.