But it remains to be seen whether these political achievements translate into greater clout.

"I'll be working to add greater financial clout to the board."

There are constant arguments over which side has the greater political clout.

He gasped in another great clout of air.

Home Depot has said that the two businesses combined would have greater clout with suppliers.

The two already have great political clout and can often move legislation through both Congress and many state houses.

The government believes that if film companies can grow larger they have greater clout.

She dug a great clout of dry wood and splinters from the wall.

Having greater economic clout and education helps, not surprisingly.

This gives the employer, and therefore the state, great clout over practically the whole of society.