Gravano quickly acquired tremendous clout in the construction and trucking industries.

With tremendous economic and political clout, Harada seems close to achieving his goals, and is ready to destroy anyone who stands in his way.

The lobbying group wields tremendous clout, because its members can influence entire state economies.

He also had tremendous clout within the Acropolis.

"About 74 percent of all apparel distribution is by 39 firms, so very few retailers have tremendous clout."

It is unfair of the tobacco companies to use their tremendous financial clout literally to buy elected officials.

The company's increasing profits gave the new team tremendous financial clout in the Polish leagues.

The new combined company would wield tremendous clout.

These mega-companies will also have tremendous political clout.

But they have tremendous political clout because they live in every Congressional district and are often active in local politics.