In fact, the Slovak organizations had significant political clout.

Father James Mullon, whose portrait hangs in the back of the church, was pastor at the time and held significant clout in the city.

And they give the United States subtle but significant economic clout around the world.

It is the latter post that carries significant political clout.

Under any circumstances, the company's sheer size would translate into significant political clout.

Today, the yellow fleets continue to exert significant political clout, city officials say, because of their experience and organization.

The only nation with significant diplomatic clout is the P.R.C.

Those companies could have significant clout in swaying the Legislature, which is considering his proposed spending plan for the fiscal year starting April 1.

The two men, who hold significant clout in New York City's most populous borough, have been antagonists for years.

Other industries will lose significant clout.