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"clout" Definitions
  1. [uncountable] power and influence
  2. [countable, usually singular] (especially British English, informal) a hard hit with the hand or a hard object
"clout" Synonyms
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"clout" Antonyms
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The rich get richer, and people with clout get more clout.
It takes a lot of clout to shut down a city block, but clout is what Ralph Lauren's got.
Ethanol's economic clout has already waned; on February 1, we'll see if its political clout is fading as well.
Even YouTube's curated playlists mimic Spotify: RapCaviar on YouTube is Rap Star Status, Clout Culture becomes Clout Rising, and Viral 50 morphs into Blogged 50.
"It's a nuclear power, it's a UN Security Council permanent member, it's that sort of global clout also which also produces an Asia clout," he said.
He grabs 21 Savage for "The Clout" and the two rip and run over a bouncy production about the perks and perils of being a clout chaser.
China concerned about clout Leaders in Beijing, for one thing, may be concerned that if they did act, continued defiance by Pyongyang would only underline their declining clout.
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But I don't think Paulson & Co have enough clout.
" These laws weaken "the organizational clout of labor unions.
Of course, with Streep's clout comes a lot of pressure.
Woods is being painted as a promiscuous, desperate clout chaser.
The obvious answer is incumbent groups that possess lobbying clout.
It is easy to see which has the strongest clout.
It helps that community banks have plenty of congressional clout.
Its clout has grown astonishingly, notably in the region's south.
Bronny's gotta run for class office with all this clout.
Any discussion of Saudi Arabia's economic clout starts with oil.
India will benefit from a judicious use of that clout.
Just as importantly, it will enjoy the greater financial clout.
In America the courts must decide, giving them enormous clout.
Electoral benefits help explain the zeal for diminishing union clout.
But vanadium has at least two backers with considerable clout.
Two decades on, Mr Gertler's clout in Congo is undiminished.
Indigenous representatives particularly fear the clout of the farmers' lobby.
Mr Son has clout on both sides of the transaction.
The Northern Triangle, it seems, has less clout in Washington.
Mr Moi, a Kalenjin, curbed the clout of the Kikuyus.
That number gives the tournament — and the game — some clout.
Men who had more social capital, more clout, more entitlement.
This year, religious conservatives are determined to maximise their clout.
Haryana's Jats are known as land owners with political clout.
Washington has been using its oil clout more and more.
Yet the bargaining clout of the EU is far stronger.
Meanwhile Tehran is able to diminish America's Middle East clout.
"In waiting" status gave such a woman access, power, clout.
These rising powers are well rewarded for their growing clout.
But the agency appreciated his clout at the White House.
His stature with investors and governments gives him real clout.
The palace has the political clout to reform retrograde laws.
But no modern owner had the industrial clout of Polaris.
"The more clout you have, the more power you have."
Today, few if any private business leaders have such clout.
Even so, Mr. Kalanick has significant clout over the company.
Both have talked openly about curbing Iran's growing military clout.
Fortunately, Medicare controls so much money that it has clout.
Foxconn's founder, the Taiwanese billionaire Terry Gou, provided political clout.
This buys China clout, if not affection, other diplomats say.
I think he carries that much clout on this issue.
They had no real standing in the convention, no clout.
Instead, she said, we need more female roles with Bond's clout.
How do you make sure you don't become a clout chaser?
Black women are gaining financially and politically while maintaining cultural clout.
If that happens, that's a huge blow to his political clout.
The contempt citation is a key part of that congressional clout.
But the White House is also chafing at its waning clout.
The board has only five members, allowing Mr Liu huge clout.
But as Mr Kejriwal has discovered, his "government" exercises minimal clout.
It reflects America's federalism by giving more clout to smaller states.
"Discounts are based on the clout of the middleman," she says.
Bannon's possible defenestration may turn the tables by hobbling Breitbart's clout.
As China's economic clout grows, so could this sort of pressure.
For decades the SNTE used its clout to preserve this system.
THE CLASS of the guests reflects the clout of the hosts.
But much of that growth comes from old-school industry clout.
But Gulati touted the financial clout of the North American bid.
Their bargaining clout may even allow them to suppress pay directly.
Rua's clout in the bottom of the seventh was his second.
He offers some international clout and business experience to the team.
No president has had that kind of legal or popular clout.
In the long run, Treasury interventions don't really have any clout.
Formerly, company founders had the clout to keep their empires intact.
Nerds carry more clout in part because their ranks have swelled.
But will Edwards put a lot of clout behind his endorsement?
Davis pointed out that the anti-Trump base has demonstrated clout.
The rankings elevate clout above learning, which isn't as easily measured.
Then, a professor was somebody with enough clout to warrant mockery.
"They have clout, and the banks recognize that," Mr. Liberatoscioli said.
It was a nod to the immense clout of organized labor.
But then she saw the potential opportunity to wield more clout.
Washington Monthly is judging institutions' characters as much as their clout.
Showing Fox's clout, the White House has dropped the talking point.
In fact, the kingdom may be overestimating its own economic clout.
The NCAA and its member schools have money and Washington clout.
She won't bring the same kind of clout that Fudge does.
But Niger's leaders felt the organization needed more clout and direction.
Such a combined force could increase their clout in legislative work.
There's the growing political and demographic clout of the ultra-Orthodox.
Drugstores have significant clout when negotiating their participation in pharmacy networks.
And now she has the clout of the M.T.A. behind her.
But the Street's favorite stocks have outsized clout in the index.
That gave him huge clout, including over earlier investors like Benchmark.
Instead of being mere supplicants, therefore, Democrats will have real clout.
The clergy has the clout, and motive, to frustrate his plans.
A proliferation of bots can give candidates and issues unwarranted clout.
Firms are encouraged to bail out unprofitable businesses that carry political clout.
Nor did he use American clout for a NATO declaration of war.
Stocks of the biggest companies typically also have the biggest market clout.
Across Europe, a number of elections could give nationalistic parties more clout.
The ex-strongman may lack the clout to implement such an offer.
"I cannot be out here trying to get clout," she tells Refinery29.
But as autocrats gain clout, the room for free speech is shrinking.
" A "Celebrity Spotting" Festival Emily Haines: "It has gained so much clout.
He said Iran's election had given the government more credibility and clout.
And Martínez (aka "Gabito") is loving his moment of social media clout.
Everyone in an area that loses numbers also loses clout and cash.
In any case, her clout today allows her to laugh off detractors.
The system reflects America's federalism by giving more clout to smaller states.
"He claims that his seniority gives him clout," Baugh told BuzzFeed News.
Brands in Nike's position have the clout to dominate the news agenda.
Bank of America lacks clout abroad but its management team eschews deals.
Russia cannot simply walk away without losing its newly won regional clout.
Now, Thompson is adding her voice and her clout to the backlash.
Trudeau's office has spent plenty of money to gain social media clout.
This is not an industry that has the clout to defend itself.
Whoever gets the job will have less personal clout than Mr Zhou.
U want some clout when all u gotta do is pull up.
In China, economic clout and patronage are bound together with political power.
One is the clout that Apple and Google have in smartphone-gaming.
"They have the social clout to get people to commute," he said.
Cardi and Offset released the steamy music video for "Clout" in April.
That inspection was a particularly important signal about the clout of regulators.
The rest are fake bots, created to boost Perry's social media clout.
The episode appeared to be another indication of Beijing's growing clout abroad.
They've used their political clout to keep the first spot in line.
For now, Mr. Sanders's campaign has given him newfound clout among Democrats.
Given that most are big institutional investors with clout, this advice matters.
Describing China's growing global clout has long been a problem for propagandists.
"My name has a lot of clout in this business," she said.
Under Gerard, API doubled its membership and increased its clout in Washington.
Being larger also gives them more clout in their negotiations with insurers.
Yi is widely regarded as wielding far less political clout than Zhou.
The clout of the court's four-member liberal wing has increased significantly.
Disney would add to its clout with global outlets and cable content.
But insiders like the Smiths have real access and wield real clout.
Despite its lack of cash clout, Ousta has been expanding across Egypt.
Few people alive have the clout and stature to pull it off.
Mr Oreskovic proved to lack clout; his poor Croatian drew public ridicule.
Now, Beijing may believe it has enough clout to ignore the treaty.
The insurance and pharmaceutical industries now have too much clout, he said.
It also illustrates the clout of an underserved category of Chinese consumers.
If we were to hint anything for dialogue, we'd be losing clout.
He's just not as confident in his clout that far from home.
Oil and gas companies have considerably more political clout than coal companies.
Now Tillerson's appointment could allow Sechin to extend his clout once again.
"They have a platform, they have a lot of clout," he said.
For pure visceral clout, nothing else in "Cabin" matches this dance sequence.
His victory demonstrated in stark terms the limits of Mr. Trump's clout.
And the combined clout of the companies could push consumers' expenses higher.
I've built up clout and a good reputation so they trust me.
For Hispanics and Asian-Americans, specifically, demographic change translates as more clout.
The selection was hailed as recognition of the country's growing global clout.
Ford's clout, it appears, is heavily rooted in his ties to Hollywood.
Hilary is too tied in with them and Bernie has no clout.
With this clout comes enormous responsibility for accurate content and professional tone.
It's the latest example of India's rapidly growing clout on the internet.
That gives us clout, which prior administrations have been unwilling to exercise.
Growing power Harris' rise comes as Indian Americans gain more political clout.
I built my clout so much that I even aided the CEO.
The clout is there, but the will often seems to be weak.
The project is widely seen as Beijing's push to increase global clout.
Its exit will remove a good part of the union's international clout.
Now they should use their clout to help protect democracy in Cambodia.
As China's economic clout grows, so will its influence in global governance.
If you're thinking: Wait, do drug companies really have that much clout?
By the mid-'80s, she had the clout to make it happen.
Such concern ended up giving populist and anti-immigrant sentiment real clout.
Some thought she was too influential, wielding too much clout in publishing.
Mustafa: Noticed by people that want to try us for that 6ixbuzz clout.
This has all done severe, semipermanent damage to American diplomacy and international clout.
Only one person has the clout to force resolution of differences like these.
Mr. Milken, however, has largely managed to restore his reputation — and his clout.
Why it matters: The political clout and conversation is changing with its politicians.
But China's clout at that time was bolstered by its accord with America.
"They have market clout because their technology is much better than the competition."
The mismatch in clout was highlighted by Facebook's takeover of WhatsApp in 2014.
As China's asset-management industry gets bigger it will have more clout abroad.
Yet local governments will not always heed him, even with his new clout.
There are teenagers looking to use ALMA as leverage for their Instagram clout.
A: Until recently, I didn't have the clout to be able to choose.
But U.S. clout in international trade and finance limits their scope for action.
Yet in its heft, governance and manufacturing clout, China is also an outlier.
There are no Republicans with the clout or support to take him on.
Which is to say, he has real and substantive political clout these days.
Some of the biggest abusers are leveraging their political clout to prevent competition.
Yet India's deep south has not transmuted growing prosperity into greater political clout.
There is one institution that still appears to have bipartisan clout: the military.
Presumably her offscreen contributions of clout, contacts, experience and perspective are considerably greater.
And it precludes the threat of a Democratic Senate majority leader with clout.
China is also leveraging its economic clout and pressuring companies like Gap Inc.
That means increased clout for minorities and the disadvantaged; that's a good thing.
Henry Kissinger, after leaving Washington, added his clout to the daily seating chart.
In effect, the public was paying to give the bundlers even more clout.
The Associated Press: Trump's clout with GOP on the line in Tuesday's elections.
The institutional clout that ended the Presidency of Richard Nixon no longer exists.
The millions of Chinese nationals who travel across the world carry enormous clout.
Looking forward, the clout of Chinese brands is likely to grow, she said.
"Trump is like a clout chaser," the New York City-born performer continued.
Celebrities have always wielded political clout—just ask Ronald Reagan or Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Trump has also proved his social media clout over his fellow Republican candidates.
She has amassed considerable political clout but views herself as a perpetual underdog.
In the context of a corrupted system of organized clout, this seems radical.
In previous disputes, Indonesians did not have the clout to harm Australia's interests.
Medicaid has never been thought to be a program with much political clout.
Seaburn is a conundrum, because he's obviously, clearly, manipulating the others for clout.
Yet as Big Tech starts to own consumer relationships, banks could lose clout.
North Carolina Republicans introduced a new congressional map giving Democrats more potential clout.
And FFP's popularity could be translated into real political clout, according to analysts.
For decades, doctors used their political clout to help block universal health insurance.
He remembers the year as a period of special clout for English speakers.
Google and Facebook, they noted, are corporate giants with plenty of market clout.
Pros: Marriott Bonvoy earning potential, cool Moxy brand clout, and East Village location.
Nissan executives were threatened by Renault's growing clout in the partnership, he said.
Nissan executives were threatened by Renault's growing clout in the partnership, said Ghosn.
Ironically, the victors shouldn't be in a position to wield such lobbying clout.
The good news for young Malaysians is that their political clout is growing.
Some staffers have used Ivanka's clout as daughter and adviser to their advantage.
Pros: Marriott Bonvoy earning potential, cool Moxy brand clout, and East Village location.
Even Putin's critics have recognized the clout Syria has gifted the Russian leader.
China, meanwhile, appears to be wielding ever-greater economic clout over North Korea.
Through compliance, China stands to generate significant measures of respect, clout, and gratitude.
Even so, the clout of Beboe's founders gives it an unusual head start.
As always, Rowling's social media clout and a little nostalgia go a long way.
Given the government's wafer-thin majority, this small band has undue clout (see article).
For someone who's just past potty training, Blue Ivy has a lot of clout.
Some fans have felt awards shows are using BTS to gain clout (and clicks).
Is Arrington's victory reflective of the President's political clout heading into the midterm elections?
It is hard to see the DUP agreeing to more limits on its clout.
The trials destroyed the Jamaat as a political force, but its economic clout endured.
Carmakers liked this fragmented market, because dealers lacked the clout to demand large discounts.
Asked if Bannon's ideas would be welcome in her country, she downplayed his clout.
Owning a MacBook undoubtedly comes with clout — along with a hole in your wallet.
Those opponents, however, aren't Democrats — whose political clout in North Idaho is essentially nonexistent.
"This is New Delhi, where people will use all kinds of clout," he said.
It's the latest step by Amazon to further its clout in the fashion space.
Mr Bynum wants to revive the clout lost in the oil and telecoms busts.
The assembly selects the supreme leader, the person with the most clout in Iran.
Not even in a clout-chasing way, but they're interested in what it's like.
An agency's clout is often at odds with its country's place in the world.
Mr Duterte's supporters are preparing for a time when he carries less clout, however.
The clout that countries wield with economic largesse is sometimes described as "hard power".
Abercrombie and others are clearly trying to steal share as Victoria's Secret loses clout.
There are times when it is wholly appropriate for America to use its clout.
For the Kardashians, this clout is the result of a world gone topsy-turvy.
In a state where oil and gas carry immense economic and political clout, Gov.
Gaining scale gives suppliers clout with their customers and with their own supply chains.
But to exercise that clout, to exercise that power, you have to show up.
These big box denominations, if you will, accounted for a lot of cultural clout.
Few logos carry more clout on your website than a three-letter federal agency.
In lieu of a bachelor's, Sajdak said, he believes the designation will build clout.
Bless the fancy dog in your life with the valuable gift of brand clout.
But giant asset managers like BlackRock and State Street are exercising their voting clout.
CEO Tim Cook's relationships with politicians, for example, can help increase Apple's political clout.
But China has yet to reap the rewards, and still doesn't hold Hollywood's clout.
The battering the Rangers have given the party's heavies has greatly diminished his clout.
Attention is thus turning to how his clout will be felt from now on.
Britain is one of the few EU countries with real diplomatic and military clout.
Mr. Angyan envisioned a government that gave small farmers more political and economic clout.
The dead on Hart Island, of course, have the least clout in the city.
The NRA also had a huge grassroots following that it leveraged into political clout.
Democrats will start by using their investigative clout to go after Trump's tax returns.
But the effects of China's growing scientific clout do not all point one way.
The clout of the activist advocates in both parties, however, was recently on display.
Heard in retrospect, the evening's songs from "Rent" convey more depth and emotional clout.
But Sistani has something more valuable in Iraq than material clout: respect and credibility.
Younger generations want to show off their cultural status, not just their financial clout.
The ruling will likely diminish unions' negotiating power and, with it, their political clout.
Then I'll see the circles people go in to get clout or get respect.
Timken's victory is the latest display of the Trump's clout within the state party.
Russia has gained significant political clout in the Middle East by aligning with OPEC.
News Analysis India is pushing for more clout globally, as the world's largest democracy.
Everyone wants their coronavirus TikTok or meme to be featured to gain maximum clout.
With that clout, Beijing is taking steps to dominate in electric vehicles and technology.
The European Union has little clout with which to sway either Beijing or Washington.
But a number of recent fights over education have highlighted their growing political clout.
But as industries like wind and solar have expanded, they've acquired significant political clout.
Still, politically, labor has clout and goodwill in an era defined by income inequality.
But he received the blessing of national Democrats who certainly have clout, including Sens.
I've seen senior leadership use extremely irregular Slack appearances for gorgeous displays of clout.
IRAN - Netanyahu's overriding national security worry is Iran, its nuclear program and regional clout.
The concentration of gay men and lesbians also created political clout, Mr. Jones said.
They provide service to the powerful, the people with political clout, not to us!
Mr. Besson said that social media clout wasn't a factor in his casting decisions.
For Republicans in red districts, the group's clout is undeniable and its endorsement coveted.
Unlike Soleimani, Vahidi didn't appear to command the same level of clout in Tehran.
BlackRock has faced growing pressure to do more to promote sustainability given its clout.
"Member states must not be cowed by China's economic and political clout," he said.
He likened the company's clout to that of large, organized special interests in Washington.
Now its clout more closely reflects its relatively small population, and its geographical remoteness.
Use your political clout and leverage in Congress to actively lobby for gun reform.
He used China's growing economic clout as impetus for an increasingly muscular foreign policy.
The Houthis' military clout includes ballistic missiles that they have used against Saudi Arabia.
The New Democratic Party, a leftist party, could have more clout in that arrangement.
Trump seemed to be aiming at harnessing that political clout in the bargaining session.
Three months later, you still haven't posted it, and you'll never get that clout.
In some ways Japan is well positioned to have more clout in the world.
But for all its clout, it remains at the mercy of the Chinese government.
The trend is a funny side effect of Wrapped's cultural clout in recent years.
Will the new FBI director have the credibility and clout to run the investigation?
Kalanick's temporary replacement would be unlikely to have the clout to institute major reforms.
In subsequent decades, however, it's become a bureaucratic backwater with little real policymaking clout.
Second, it creates incentives for states seeking to maximize their clout to facilitate voting.
COAL SET TO LOSE CLOUT IN CONGRESS: The coal industry is slated to lose clout in the next Congress, with term limits set to force out a chairman who has frequently battled with the Obama administration on behalf of mining companies. Rep.
The case attests to Rosneft's appetite for deals, as well as to Mr Sechin's clout.
Harris first gained political clout when she was elected San Francisco district attorney in 20133.
Together these forces give the titans of Silicon Valley outsize clout in the political world.
Meanwhile, progressives have struggled to build similar policy clout at the state level — but why?
The video had gone viral on its own, for being, well, a precedent for clout.
It's a young coalition whose clout and power will only grow in years to come.
There's particular reason to think these two in particular could be faking it for clout.
Derrell is not what one might call a chaser of the clout, her daughter explained.
They are also some of the biggest fans of CCM, and they wield economic clout.
It's not like the dude needed to prove he had clout ... but he got it.
The FT says that Navarro is losing clout and being sidelined in the White House.
Cardi B and Offset have featured each other on numerous songs, including "Lick" and "Clout."
I am very smart, last thing I'm looking for is clout/fame I have both.
Running a successful channel is also a fast track to clout in the influencer world.
He observed the decline in Britain's clout at the Yalta conference with Roosevelt and Stalin.
In a country as sentimental about its pets as Britain is, that gives it clout.
S. foreign and defense chiefs cautioned that Britain would have less clout outside the bloc.
Electoral reforms in the 1990s greatly reduced the clout of its once all-powerful factions.
What they're saying: Lagarde's preexisting clout will be of great utility in her new position.
But then, as Mr Pagnoncelli notes, it is the elderly who have the electoral clout.
Such visits and summits are in part efforts to make use of Africa's diplomatic clout.
Britain's clout would be greater still, especially in areas that matter to it, like finance.
But they might also create a new class of monster SOEs with even more clout.
Consumer advocates and antitrust academics often influence telecom transactions, but corporate foils have clout, too.
Brasert had everything he needed—money, land, resources, connections and clout—to make it happen.
It is unclear how much clout Puerto Rico's government advisers would have in those talks.
Animal-welfare advocates lament the country's congressional system, which gives disproportionate clout to rural states.
Understanding the behavioral patterns of young Asian travelers is crucial given the clout they wield.
Its lack of commercial cloud market clout has always been a bit of a puzzler.
Mr Xi has amassed enough clout to push through reforms that have hitherto proved tricky.
Then Reince is exposed and in a situation where his clout is tested with Trump.
Facebook and Google still wield advertising clout but aren't growing as fast as they have.
For South Korea, the economic clout of China has proven to be a mixed blessing.
The Chinese insist in private they don't have has much clout as the U.S. thinks.
So the Pope's walls may not be that impressive -- but his political clout apparently is.
Fortunately for him, though, WVU had the political clout to push federal money toward Morgantown.
"Xi Jinping has more clout than Donald Trump," The Economist writes in its cover editorial.
Food "influencers" are flooding the scene, and crowd-sourced reviewers are beginning to gain clout.
As backers go, the company brings considerable clout and know-how in the messaging space.
As China's economic clout has grown, so has fear about its impact on jobs elsewhere.
It has the minister's ear, and therefore clout in setting the rules for the pilot.
You had to have wasta, a special connection or clout, to be admitted at all.
The fact is, we now have enough clout to run our own semiofficial police forces.
If Democrats emerge from the November elections with more clout, he'll need more buy-in.
Analysts say that OPEC's efforts to involve Russia and other outsiders underlines its diminished clout.
Coming together would give the new T-Mobile more clout than either company has today.
The presentation starts with a video highlighting the Kumar family's Indian roots and political clout.
But the group is stretching its resources and picking its fights to boost their clout.
Super PACs have vastly increased the political clout of wealthy individuals and special interest organizations.
Still, several also expressed concern about the creation of an eyeglass giant with outsized clout.
Still, he seemed to understand jobs in the trades had lost clout in American society.
But it's not supposed to be about the clout, the tweets, or the viral gossip.
What's next: The MEE will apply this heightened clout to its broader scope of responsibilities.
Or are you trying to use the government's negotiating clout to introduce lower-cost plans?
In a democracy in which corporations already have enormous clout, that is worth worrying about.
But Clifford had vast experience and held positions of real authority before acquiring his clout.
Most of us never get to know what this kind of voter clout feels like.
Black Widow and Scarlet Witch have the same clout in superhero fandom as Jean Grey.
The network also has a lot of clout and brand recognition working in its favor.
He's now a full-fledged celebrity with many millions of admirers and real political clout.
There were just a few organizations, and they didn't have the clout they have now.
He has maintained such a low profile that his clout was doubted from the start.
Elsewhere in the world, soda companies have assiduously worked their government connections and economic clout.
France has enough clout within the eurozone to help steer it in a better direction.
This shift of economic power, a process I call "Easternization," has increased China's geopolitical clout.
Yet now concerns are rising that Beijing is using its economic clout for political leverage.
EssilorLuxottica however has pointed to the growing market clout of independent and specialist lens makers.
"The main thing is obviously the prestige or the clout that comes with it," Lowkey.
But recently, Russia has been making inroads to counter China's perceived clout with North Korea.
Mr. Rafsanjani's clout declined sharply during the presidency of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, from 2005 to 225.
A few days later, it purchased smaller domestic rival Sacci, gaining clout in northern Italy.
Conglomerates have more clout when negotiating, for example, with landlords of new malls in China.
And then his clout began shrinking amid discord at home and the Vietnam quagmire abroad.
EssilorLuxottica however has pointed to the growing market clout of independent and specialist lens makers.
Did McBroom use his clout as a YouTuber to commit horrible crimes, as Carrigan claims?
The 215,2400-member union's clout will be on full display on Thursday, when both Gov.
But an equally important mystery is what her clout might be in the Trump administration.
Bloomberg founded "Everytown for Gun Safety" in 2014 based on matching the NRA's financial clout.
Her clout in these areas suggests that reforming the state will not be a priority.
They say leaving will hammer the British economy and diminish the United Kingdom's global clout.
Mr. Costinas said Hong Kong's commercial clout, including Art Basel, was an asset to nonprofits.
"The Favourite" depicts two women competing for political clout under the thumb of Queen Anne.
Analysts say the incident may reduce user engagement with Facebook, lessening its clout with advertisers.
And time and again, the airlines managed to use the political clout to stall reform.
In fact powerful firms were gaining more clout in the West, for bad and good reasons.
Given the Syria strikes and Bannon's demotion from the NSC, their clout has appeared to diminish.
Elizabeth Warren is another 2020 name who already carries a lot of clout with progressive groups.
Now he's using his media clout to highlight an issue of both ecological and personal significance.
It said last year that it aims to increase its financial clout to around $400 billion.
Rival creditors, too, could try to exploit apparent conflicts to limit the mutual funds' bargaining clout.
Not since the 1920s have Democrats carried so little clout at the state and federal level.
The video, set to Offset and Cardi B's song "Clout," could have been a music video.
And so is Iran, even though US policy is supposedly aimed at eroding Tehran's regional clout.
Mnuchin, a Goldman Sachs alumnus, could help Trump gain fundraising clout at the bank, he said.
Conscious of China's growing economic and political clout, foreign leaders have taken to noting the occasion.
That clout may allow them to charge higher prices for poor service, and pay lower wages.
And instead of keeping foreign providers out, it should use its clout to improve their behaviour.
He swept into office in an electoral landslide in 2013, determined to reduce the army's clout.
That does not just mean the overweening clout of the tech titan or the oil baron.
Congress, despite its diminished strength, still has enough residual clout in the chamber to block legislation.
It is not just because of China's growing clout in shaping its environment to its liking.
A final concern is Mr Xi's wish to strengthen the party's clout in the corporate world.
But questions remain as to whether he will have the clout to go after senior figures.
Whatever he is pondering, China has learned a lesson about how tech superiority gives America clout.
Perhaps you need something that offers a bit more functionality (and clout) to get you motivated.
But expansion has boosted the clout of smaller cities where audiences relish films with local themes.
But with regional parties complaining that Congress overestimates its clout, talks have foundered in several states.
In the 1990s a few Western airlines dominated and a handful of regulators had global clout.
Society doesn't afford a friend breakup the same emotional clout that it does a romantic one.
Instead, China is using its economic clout and influence at the UN to undermine those norms.
If a post-Brexit Britain unilaterally scrapped its barriers, it would lose all its bargaining clout.
If there were any doubts about Mr Wang's clout, seating arrangements during the NPC dispelled them.
He used these windfalls, in turn, to cultivate political clout—including, allegedly, with President Richard Nixon.
That comes as China looks to expand its influence in line with its growing economic clout.
And still others might double down on climate goals, potentially gaining global clout as a result.
He would bring clout and a positive notoriety, maybe more so than anyone else, even Ellison.
If anything, he said, Wednesday's "anti-vaccine measure" showed the growing political clout of that movement.
Still, it seemed clear that YouTube's clout was not lost on the agencies handling big budgets.
You'd be hard pressed to find a rock musician with the international clout of Gutxi Bibang.
It's not all about the name, although that does come with a certain amount of clout.
Across the pond: European regulators have taken action on their concerns about the companies' growing clout.
Die Welt called him the country's "Guardian Angel": combining an insider's knowledge with an outsider's clout.
Which gives those leisure travellers, who have to pay out of their own pocket, more clout.
As in those movies, transferring Cali's clout into respectable businesses isn't as simple as it sounds.
Labour, in particular, proposes a new economic model in which the state would gain enormous clout.
Moreover, China's clean energy leadership has enabled the country to expand its clout around the globe.
Helping its firms re-establish global clout could be bad for consumers if competition is diminished.
CHINA's growing global clout can be unsettling for the incumbents who must make room for it.
The growing clout of online platforms is a boon to society but a headache for trustbusters.
"Only Amazon has the clout to really drive what could and should come next," Pierce concludes.
Ryan's clout among national Democrats grew as he decided to challenge Pelosi in late November 2016.
Ms. Park's weakening domestic clout has also magnified the complex foreign policy challenges her country faces.
One source argued that Clark at the helm of the Chamber will help restore its clout.
Hawks and conservatives, in particular, see the Trident program as vital to preserving Britain's international clout.
The protracted divorce drama does nothing for the U.K.'s reputation or for Europe's political clout.
"The big brands of yesterday have lost a lot of clout," said Maskow, from Credit Suisse.
Now, priests say, the Church's leadership is more fragmented and, because of that, carries less clout.
Having SoftBank on board would give Uber serious financial clout that could help it crush competitors.
If you thought Alberto Del Rio was getting back in the cage for clout ... THINK AGAIN!!!
Senate Republicans are divided depending on the relative clout of exporters and importers in their states.
But they're not getting the political clout or autonomy commensurate with the key role they play.
For Washington and Beijing's perceptions of each other and their own clout when this has passed?
He has since gained considerable political clout, becoming leader of the Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan party.
It is also an industrial empire with political clout and is loyal to the supreme leader.
But it's clear regulators are growing ever more uneasy with the clout of big tech companies.
None of these agencies has much clout when it comes to the budget for addiction services.
The fact that any of this is a question is a testament to Kanye West's clout.
These are the swing districts that determine the relative clout of the parties in the House.
In Toronto, that clout has also meant genre movies are no longer confined to late nights.
Mr. Kushner, who left Jerusalem just as the prince arrived, was there with considerably more clout.
That clout has been hard won for an industry that was struggling not so long ago.
Healthcare providers and insurers will surely resist, fearing the public plan's purchasing power and pricing clout.
This conclusion is further supported by the observations of how and when China uses its clout.
And in Texas, the vice president of the United States faced the limits of his clout.
Instead, al Qaeda exploits the chaos to expand its foothold in Yemen, and Iran gains clout.
But the political clout their money can buy certainly makes up for their lack of numbers.
Central to his concern about philanthropy's clout is that it is waxing as government's is waning.
The question is how much clout his platform committee members will have over the final document.
Although Bannon's clout seemingly grew by the day, Flynn's imprint on national-security policy was unmistakable.
Insurers view mergers as a way to gain greater clout in negotiations with hospitals and doctors.
The question now is ... how does Pete's Hollywood clout hold up in the City of Angels.
It's also a posture that belies the disproportionate clout the borough sometimes wields in city politics.
A hit show can lead to more subscribers and clout for the network, according to Nathanson.
And with Bolton gone, Pompeo may be able to amass even more clout in Trump's orbit.
"There's obviously some manipulation," he said of the tech platforms where his site has massive clout.
And the Obama administration, including Vice President Joseph Biden, used America's clout to influence Ukraine's government.
With so many labor-friendly Democratic candidates in the mix, unions expect to have increased clout.
Control of the club comes with immense clout and prestige, as well as pitfalls and enemies.
Ms. Gessen said she felt she could stand up to Condé Nast because she has clout.
Some experts say the United States loses clout in Pakistan when it is seen as bullying.
Many observers nonetheless assume that with China rising as an economic power, financial clout will follow.
Even before the camera completes the task, my act of plunder has given them aesthetic clout.
But underscored by vicious ads, the gubernatorial race in particular became a barometer for Trump's clout.
Snyder's distrust of his audience might have had more clout if there were much to spoil.
The rush to either defame or defend her is a testament to her pop culture clout.
Who doesn't want the cultural clout of Hugh Hefner, literally everything else about Hugh Hefner aside?
But few can match the pure gangster—and enduring street clout—of Carmine "The Snake" Persico.
As one source told us, Chyna thinks Alexis is hanging with Rob 'cause she's clout chasing.
French, supposedly in decline, has a quarter as many native speakers, but quite a lot more clout.
Shanghai, China (CNN)When Tony Stark uses a Chinese smartphone, China's clout in Hollywood becomes crystal clear.
The East African nation has several kingdoms, whose kings wield considerable social clout but little political influence.
For example, did YouTube only take another look because people with clout made a ruckus over it?
He was born into it, whereas a lot of people embraced the lifestyle for clout, for real.
Messaging app Line has partnered with Visa to bring traditional financial clout to its mobile payment service.
And, most importantly, can you use your Hollywood clout to make sure Rachel is the next Bachelorette?
But Smith conceded that many companies have become increasingly wary of Huawei's growing clout in recent years.
Germany and France, the two biggest states, have the most clout, but even the smallest can play.
China says it's building a new homegrown aircraft carrier as it seeks to expand its military clout.
This is expected to improve Mubadala's global clout and allow it to enter more large-scale deals.
Success, unveiled on Friday, means it will have more clout when it comes to acquisitions and directors.
But few companies have the clout required to actually get MSCI to make changes that benefit them.
The clout of the superintendent of education (unsurprisingly, a Republican) could be boosted at the governor's expense.
French parties used to pick candidates based on a mysterious alchemy of deal-making, seniority and clout.
So who wants to raise their hand and throw their precious cultural clout proudly behind Keasbey Nights?
Saucier also seems to have had enough clout with Yiannopoulos to get him to kill a story.
If confirmed, Mr. Pompeo, with his relaxed, confident demeanor, will certainly have more clout than Mr. Tillerson.
Tencent will presumably provide funding and clout, in exchange for commercial rights to distribution of resulting titles.
CHINA'S CLOUT Memories are still fresh in South Korea of how damaging retaliation by Beijing can be.
Will they perform for Everytown for Gun Safety, or use their clout to stand against the NRA?
"The lower administrative structure has almost completely collapsed," says Jawar Mohammed, an Oromo activist with vast clout.
SoftBank would prefer a diverse pool of backers; ideally, none would carry outsized clout, says an investor.
They also worry that the MEE lacks the clout of the NDRC to advance the climate agenda.
Ms Park used her clout to get many supposedly upright and independent institutions to do her bidding.
Their dominance of services such as search and social media gives them huge economic and political clout.
But disparities between East and West remain, particularly in terms of wages, business clout and political power.
If all this is true, it's the end of Super PAC clout, because money will matter less.
As with so much about the new president, his congressional clout will depend on his star power.
It also helps that Blevins now has enough clout to attract the likes of rappers like Drake.
These brands have declining clout amid the rise of online brands like apparel retailers Reformation and Untuckit.
In any case, only a handful of Mr Trump's closest advisers carry any clout with their boss.
That decision will deprive public worker unions of millions of dollars and could decrease their political clout.
Thanks to its popularity, critical accolades, and Spielberg's clout, Animaniacs was allowed to bare its cute fangs.
In the US, only players like Amazon and Walmart have the clout to mount such a campaign.
Holding a strong parliamentary majority will also give her more political clout in the ongoing Brexit negotiations.
Now he's in to lead the Treasury Department, giving him clout in the push for tax reform.
Rieckhoff notes that veterans are losing political clout as their demographics shrink relative to the total population.
"This is obviously not reflected in the stock price [because of] the clout over Alibaba," he said.
Some countries that take up the presidency lack the diplomatic experience and political clout to broker agreements.
Knowing Clean Bandit's pop clout to date, it'll no doubt perform well in the UK charts anyway.
Workers would gain more clout by acquiring the power to elect 210 percent of large corporate boards.
Warren is expected to carry significant clout when it comes to filling positions within a Clinton administration.
Peele has gained clout with the Academy since "Get Out" was nominated for three awards in 24.5.
Their social clout is massive: Beckham has 3.6 million Instagram followers, while Ratajkowski has amassed 4.7 million.
And historians note that socialist movements can influence political parties, even if their electoral clout is diminished.
That gives Republicans in the 15th district seven times more clout than the average New York Republican.
A lack of lobbying clout and legal savvy may also help explain foreign firms' loss of momentum.
There is no doubt that the Iraq disaster and the EU debate have affected Britain's international clout.
Older, educated voters have even more clout in the Arizona's 2nd Congressional District, where John Camm lives.
Prosecutors allege he obtained cash and favours by threatening to use his media clout against local mayors.
Lebanese markets had already come under pressure after Sunday's election underscored Tehran's growing clout in the region.
In that case, letting workers unionise is the second logical response to platforms with outsize bargaining clout.
Their clout derives from a contemporary form of the centuries' old merging of media and political power.
Over the years, few major figures have had the clout to successfully press for mental health parity.
After a decade of stagnation the continent's firms have suffered an alarming decline in their global clout.
But despite the AMA's name recognition and lobbying clout, its views no longer speak for most physicians.
Practically, the EU's 17% share of world trade in goods and services in 2018 gives it clout.
The longtime member of Congress has big time clout as the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
They used their clout to successfully scale back the ambitions of both Obama's stimulus package and Obamacare.
One sign of Mattis's clout came last week during Trump's first Cabinet meeting at the White House.
The White House could also take steps to increase Tokyo's clout in its emerging Indo-Pacific strategy.
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With few large snack brands available to make an impact, those with clout have fetched steep premiums.
The renminbi lacks global clout and Chinese institutions – government bureaucracies, the financial system and corporations – are immature.
But in most cities, the lead threat is confined largely to poor neighborhoods with scant political clout.
The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has significant clout when it comes to the formulation of banking policy.
Grab may be a relatively new entrant into the payment space, but the company brings serious clout.
Another priority for Andersen is to throw UN Environment's clout behind developing a so-called "circular economy".
The transaction offers a graphic demonstration of the growing clout of younger buyers, said Mr. Caimano, 32.
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Italy's gun lobby doesn't have the clout the N.R.A. wields in the U.S., but it is growing.
Nationalist and identitarian movements are gaining clout, while once-marginalized neo-fascist parties have become more vocal.
They do not vote, even though it leaves them with little clout with the local school district.
But its implications for the 2022 congressional midterms, state political clout and future presidential elections are significant.
At stake at home is not just the chancellor's clout and coalition, but her own political survival.
The only other major Western C.E.O. with that kind of clout is Andrew Liveris of Dow Chemical.
And they have the clout — and perhaps the votes — to stall it, if not block it altogether.
For the Kurdish forces, backed until recently by American power, the loss of clout is especially stinging.
As evidence of his clout, Mr. Kerik had a city jail in Lower Manhattan named after him.
Now that everyone is jockeying for clout on the same platforms, positivity, not snark, is what sells.
But that "windowing" practice, many analysts believe, will become untenable as streaming services like Netflix gain clout.
The agreement, which includes three board seats for Elliott, again highlights the growing clout of activist shareholders.
And in this new Democratic era in Albany, the real estate industry's political clout is being diminished.
But schools often don't use their bargaining clout to win greater protections for students, Mr. Frotman said.
This makes them vulnerable to be manipulated by those with political clout and, therefore, susceptible to fraud.
Kraft Heinz and its backers have stopped at nothing to increase their clout, swallowing ever larger targets.
From beginning to end, impeachment has crystallized the symbiosis between the president's success and Mr. McConnell's clout.
And besides, it trademarks its own sort of clout: Kith collaborates widely, the new hallmark of prestige.
If there were ever a time when Latinos desperately need political unity and clout, it is now.
When the show is filming, Lenny uses his clout to get Midge onto the stage with him.
Maybe. But, despite complaints and "meh" new functions, you're at least guaranteed to up your kitchen's clout.
She's used all that clout to make Michigan a model of how not to improve public education.
With the rise of digital animation in this century, the medium's financial clout has grown even greater.
Aside from its stunning economic ascent, China's growing clout overseas is also about bolstering confidence at home.
South Korea, Singapore, Finland and Mongolia are regional players with little global diplomatic, political or military clout.
But a growing international audience has foisted clout and visibility upon mezcal, which may bring unwanted pressure.
Castro will retain considerable clout as the head of the Communist Party until a congress in 2021.
The middle class has also been losing economic clout in OECD countries, which could ripple through societies.
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Large teams have clout; they typically include a number of prominent, influential figures at big-name institutions.
They are accused of unfairly using their clout to defend market share or expand into adjacent markets.
Some in Britain fear that he will use his new political clout to attack the broadcaster's funding.
Founded in 2004, Marchesa rose to popularity thanks in no small part to Weinstein's clout in Hollywood.
The fake-Drago is an aspiring social media star ... but it's clear he'll do ANYTHING for clout.
In all three states, the new GOP regimes used their newfound clout to enact anti-union measures.
Artistic "vision" can often legitimize bad male behavior as much as, if not more than, financial clout.
There are thousands of private insurers, though, and they often have little clout to demand lower prices.
Chris Dixon, the Andreessen Horowitz partner who led the venture firm's investments in Soylent and Nootrobox, said Soylent's rise suggested that tech people have acquired growing clout in the world — clout that not only leads to success in tech companies, but also in far-flung industries like food.
ADP payroll data could have a little more clout Thursday after it foreshadowed last month's disappointing employment report.
In old-fashioned industries, however, particularly regulated ones, digital wizardry is less likely to explain powerful firms' clout.
High-profile individuals can also use their clout to help spread the word about their consumer-facing investments.
Nissan Chief Executive Hiroto Saikawa has since called for changes to weaken the clout of controlling shareholder Renault.
It's not what he wanted -- a band of countries with global clout touting free trade and liberal values.
With the movement's growth has come increased clout, which has resulted in homeschooling's becoming legal in every state.
It's a way for creators to grow their show without the clout of a bigger network behind them.
But Trump's willingness to wield these diplomatic tools are also a painful reminder of Britain's diminished global clout.
For all its clout, however, the Catholic Church has long trod carefully in the minefield of Congolese politics.
Influencers used to get clout by being unique or spontaneous, but now everyone is doing the same thing.
"Awards provide clout, but I think commercially successful properties probably drive the most amount of value," said Fiordalis.
The clout of the incoming superintendent of education (unsurprisingly, a Republican) would be augmented at the governor's expense.
At that time blacks, thanks to racist laws designed to prevent them from voting, had little political clout.
Malliotakis has clout in the party, and she's the clear frontrunner at this point in the election cycle.
And the Department of Education concurs, throwing the formidable clout of the federal government squarely behind the commissioner.
As in the West, consolidation is giving rise to a new worry: the clout of major tech platforms.
But more has changed than the structure of China's economy and the clout of digital giants like Alibaba.
The thing is, Bryce doesn't just like the clout that comes with being a celebrate high school athlete.
It also has enough clout in Indonesia to challenge local champion Tokopedia, recently valued privately at $7 billion.
While swathes of banking have laboured under cutbacks and stiff capital requirements, their headcount and clout have grown.
Falling soup sales over the past few years has led to declining clout with retail giants like Walmart.
Aloul, for years a close Abbas confidant, has clout among the party's grassroots and had a military background.
America's national-security officials see a China that is converting economic heft into geopolitical clout and military might.
Such activity appeals to many French voters, after years of national economic decline matched by dwindling international clout.
On this reading, no one has more ideological clout than Mr Xi. The person has become the party.
It also helps greatly with recruiting to say that junior staff will have clout early in their careers.
As the United States boosts oil and natural gas output, it has increasingly been using its energy clout.
Stevens' clout diminished after Roberts arrived in 2005 and O'Connor was replaced by the more conservative Samuel Alito.
But Mr Parker has taken a back seat since 225, and no single critic enjoys the same clout.
"This isn't a time for threats and clout and trying to use leverage," the State Department spokesman said.
Ethiopia is also enjoying greater diplomatic clout, hosting international events such as the 2015 Finance for Development Summit.
This was around the time Lil Wayne moved to Miami, too, which further added to the city's clout.
The Trump-backed candidate won, but this summer brings another test of his clout in the Peach State.
While no additional details were provided, adding the comedic legend does offer the film plenty of Hollywood clout.
But the growing clout of the transparency movement persuaded them to jump rather than wait to be pushed.
First, de Blasio's lame duck status has the potential to sap his political clout moreso than previous administrations.
Apple is using its clout from licensing deals on iTunes to land scripted series, according to the report.
But there are also more actors rewriting and recreating the characters as they gain clout in the industry.
California moved its primary from June to early March, seeking more clout for its large, diverse Democratic electorate.
With a Friday deadline looming when most funding for federal agencies runs out, Democrats finally have some clout.
They want Jeff Bezos to use his clout to put pressure on the carriers before it's too late.
This followed coordinated attacks in Paris in November, highlighting the increasing global clout of the Islamist extremist group.
For these men, this year's election is a rare taste of the clout they once took for granted.
"You cannot make the poor poorer and the rich richer, only because you have the clout," he explained.
These content services provide an entry point for wireless carriers to enhance their clout in the mobile ecosystem.
And today, Ovitz is still around, but he doesn't have anything like the clout he used to have.
Brexiteers argue that Britain, as Europe's second-biggest economy, would use its clout to get a better deal.
At the same time, the parliament knows that most of the clout still lies with the member states.
China has long since displaced Russia on the world stage, in terms of clout if not actual impact.
Sky will give Comcast greater international clout as it squares up to new media giants such as Netflix.
Now add another tool that China is using that demonstrates its clout over foreign tech companies: technology reviews.
It has riveted attention in France, where Lafarge has long been considered a corporate icon with international clout.
But Mr. Albayrak acquired so much clout that some, including cabinet members, described him as a shadow premier.
"The Brazilian authorities have been really strict on what can be brought into the country," said Dalziell-Clout.
Kelly Clarkson wasn't aware of her clout among Jonas Brothers fans for helping jump-start the band's careers.
Sounds like he was already making money moves, but DJP says the 6 God definitely solidified his clout.
Germans are also alleging that the Chinese are using their economic clout in these regions for political ends.
"Honey Boy" is a flex: an assertion of the clout LaBeouf claims, in interviews, to no longer have.
Girls are cut during initiations into powerful secret societies – known as the Bondo - which wield significant political clout.
This is the time to double down on a sustained effort to develop political clout in the South.
Apple has the clout to fend off rivals, but adding Tidal will not help get its rhythm back.
Bannon's clout with the base grew last month after he helped former judge Roy Moore defeat incumbent Sen.
The private sector also holds political clout because it constitutes some 80 percent of urban jobs in China.
He's regained clout since the departure of staff secretary Rob Porter, who ran the White House's trade meetings.
By the early 2000s, the brand had picked up significant clout in the US for its bargain fashions.
The main country with the diplomatic clout and military muscle to stop a slaughter in Idlib is Turkey.
The real estate industry has considerable clout on Capitol Hill, as do high-income beneficiaries of the deduction.
Perhaps more importantly, it has the backing (and therefore clout) of VSP, the country's largest vision insurance company.
And yet, from a marketing standpoint, Taiwan oolong has as much clout as California milk or Wisconsin cheese.
Many of the association's member schools already have full-time federal lobbyists; better still, they have institutional clout.
Allies laud Putin for restoring national pride and expanding Moscow's global clout with interventions in Syria and Ukraine.
He wrote Citizens United, and was in the majority in today's case rolling back public-sector unions' clout.
And you're obviously not getting (or paying for) the status-symbol clout some may seek from designer shades.
However, the rising clout of local rivals would nevertheless make life tough for the U.S. firm, he said.
Washington is also relying on Canberra to compete with the Chinese for political clout in the Pacific islands.
When health insurers get bigger, they use their increased clout to negotiate cheaper prices from doctors and hospitals.
The UK may also lose decision-making clout in international security forces, such as Interpol, the committee said.
He used the clout he got from Academy Award nominations for "Boyz" and called us all to him.
But Puerto Rico can't command the same clout and complains of being slow walked by the White House.
Her style clout has grown alongside it, on infectious display on Instagram, where she has millions of followers.
Insurers should also be free to wield their clout by refusing to cover high cost, low benefit drugs.
But in the last 10 years, the Turner and similar prizes have lost a lot of their clout.
The Problem Solvers clearly figured out two key insights that are giving them growing clout on Capitol Hill.
But Mr. Rostenkowski persevered, and thanks to his clout and deal making, a bill limped to the Senate.
By 1970, autoworkers were being lifted into the middle class as U.A.W. membership and clout reached their zenith.
But each choice has left activists in the state frustrated at its inability to convert bulk into clout.
Fair Game Institutional asset managers, overseeing trillions of other peoples' investment dollars, carry enormous clout across corporate America.
If Apple were a foreign country, CEO Tim Cook might have considerable political clout in the United States.
Over the next two years, one antitrust topic kept coming up: the market clout of the tech giants.
Once he is gone, there is no obvious successor with the same ambition, clout and, probably, staying-power.
" Brown thinks the fact Prisk is now COMPLAINING about the incident is ridiculous -- saying, "Do anything for clout.
The tourism industry depends on air travel, and increasingly, saving nature is directly linked to tourism's economic clout.
They are accused of using their clout to defend their market share or to expand into adjacent markets.
Such is the clout of the fund that it has been able to command preferential treatment at times.
But neither Boeing nor Safeway is likely to have the fearsome arm-twisting clout of this new conglomerate.
As the New York Times pointed out, China interpreted it as a sign of its growing global clout.
No one with clout inside the party's leadership is making an effort to take harassment and assault seriously.
And as it spreads, it will gain cross-partisan legitimacy and economic clout, exerting bottom-up pressure on policymakers.
With Kerr, Walton has witnessed the benefits of being a first-time coach with real clout and few preconditions.
U.N. General Assembly resolutions don't have the same legal clout of Security Council resolutions, but send a political message.
Crucially, Chinese luxury buyers tend to be younger than elsewhere, and online influencers like 'Mr Bags' carry real clout.
Probably. Do they know that you (and the MoonPie account or whatever) are constantly invoking their personas for clout?
That kind of clout is going to make it really hard for the United States to stop Huawei's momentum.
We are not like China or India, for whom bigger global influence comes naturally with their growing economic clout.
In much of this, Mr Trump seems to overestimate Russia's clout as well as its alignment with his goals.
After about eight months of everyone guessing about whether it was all "for clout," they broke up in January.
During the interview, he oscillated between bragging about his clout and admitting that his career may be going downhill.
Even if they club together, for example, it is hard for other countries to match China's clout in Asia.
American officials should be much stricter about coal-ash tips, regardless of how much clout utilities have in Congress.
The two, who recently dined together, have clout within the Trump administration and with Trump's core base of supporters.
To do so, voters in every district in a state must show their own voting clout has been harmed.
The big picture: They're "demonstrating the growing clout of the 57 million Latinos" living in the U.S., AP reports.
Its clout owes much to China's weight in the global economy, but also to its gravity in export markets.
But the New York senator is much closer to Clinton so may not have much clout among Sanders supporters.
Many democratic leaders leak political capital as they govern, their clout declining in office even as their proficiency improves.
The electoral system the Founders devised, and which their successors elaborated, gives rural voters more clout than urban ones.
The accomplished official keeping the seat warm, Susan Thornton, cannot hope to have the clout of a political appointee.
Politically, the already unpopular German PM Angela Merkel may not have the clout to bail out the bank now.
This summer, Refinery29 launched Cult Fridays, where we explored the clout that cults carry (at least currently) pop culture.
This puts the clout of any individual country – even that of relatively big players like the U.K. – into perspective.
Her lyrics have clout, and over the years her sound has grown to match the weight of her words.
China used "its diplomatic, political, and trade clout to harness an agreement" between the African countries, wrote Devonshire-Ellis.
To get contracts, his firm must partner with state firms, which have little technology but lots of political clout.
The 1993 Clinton health reform plan included a proposal that would have used Medicare's buying clout to moderate prices.
But the bank noted that Facebook and Google should absolutely be nervous about Amazon's growing clout on their turf.
Polls have closed in Kansas and Michigan primary elections that are testing anew President Donald Trump&aposs political clout.
Those massive audiences carry increasing clout with moviemakers, who may come to view the theater experience as less important.
In the four-decade long history of hip-hop, few places carry the kind of clout that Harlem does.
But the planners had little clout as their bosses — city and state politicians — cowered before the demands of drivers.
The gap between growing material power and lagging status and clout is the "dissonance" that so frustrates Chinese leaders.
Britain's vote to leave weakens the EU's clout and makes the Americans even less amenable to meeting European concerns.
YouTube had lots of its creators on hand to help demonstrate its cultural clout, and the display was impressive.
The services sector accounts for over half of China's economy, with rising wages giving Chinese consumers more spending clout.
Fake as hell, talks about his "clout" constantly, and clearly thinks HE is the victim from the forest video.
The show kicked off with the Migos rapper, 27, performing "Clout" off his recent solo album Father of 4.
All are politically stable, all have huge economic potential, all have effective military clout, and all are regional powers.
Tehran wields clout through some Iraqi politicians and Shiite militias, which have recently deployed towards Iraq's border with Syria.
As the world's main superpower, the United States projects its influence abroad through its military, economic, and cultural clout.
A more equal distribution of wealth is normal, and the growing clout of the 21914 percent is an anomaly.
From Calabasas to Vegas to getting blacked out, it's about all of our moments and not just the clout.
Cuban-Americans have long enjoyed outsize clout, thanks in part to their concentration in Florida, a presidential battleground state.
"Right now, I think it's in danger of losing its clout and its power," he told Meet the Press.
Ketamine first attracted fans as a party drug, but it's quickly gaining clout as an ideal treatment for depression.
Still, Amazon might find that some large investors with much more clout than we have, can wield their influence.
Not asking the citizenship question on the census has eroded African American political clout in places like Los Angeles.
A weakening of committee chairmen accompanied by heightened pressure on them to leverage legislative clout to raise campaign money.
But in the industry's increasing clout, legalization critics see echoes of a time when Big Tobacco called the shots.
Their demographic clout has changed the nation fundamentally as they have moved through the different stages of their lives.
Expect the protests to increase if powerful technology companies keep using their clout to advance their causes in society.
In January, the EU parliament adopted a much more ambitious text that would have given EU supervisors more clout .
Low-wage workers, who did not have enough clout in the labor market to demand insurance, saw sharp increases.
Relative American decline in economic power is almost inevitable given the rising clout of nations like China and India.
Sure, they've used their clout to raise funds and awareness for Harvey relief, but more needs to be said.
Yet even after this setback, the company remained steadfastly confident that its clout in Washington would win the day.
Morris said the increase in shareholding for China "reflects reality of the global economy" with China's growing economic clout.
The group is among the most powerful lobbying forces in Washington, with clout that extends far beyond campaign contributions.
The success of Roger Rabbit gave Williams the clout he needed to acquire funding to finish his magnum opus.
So this race will be between polar opposites and a good test of Trump and Sanders's clout in Florida.
In Kenya, for example — East Africa's linchpin country due to its economic and political clout — elections loom this August.
Its huge oil discoveries turbocharged Brazil's economy, enabling the country to project clout when it was awarded the Olympics.
And it can host discussions on the role of migration in a strategy to gain political clout in Georgia.
They had a whirlwind romance — starting off as an obvious, clout-chasing rebound but seemingly developing into something real.
Mihov is INSEAD's first dean to be based beyond France's borders, perhaps indicative of the region's growing clout internationally.
Trump desperately needs a public voice with stature, credibility and clout to the nation and world as a whole.
They gain from regulation, and they will use their access to consumers and lobbying clout to protect their position.
Industry clout also blocked the Obama administration and Congress from considering drug price controls in the Affordable Care Act.
In such an environment, media agencies like MediaCom no longer have the clout they once did in TV buying.
But it gives them access to money—and greater clout, or so they believe, especially with other Indian communities.
If they could not stop what appeared to be their nightmare candidate, how much clout could they possibly have?
"Traditional cab owning companies have considerable clout at provincial government level," points out China Labor Bulletin's spokesperson Geoffrey Crothall.
When that happens, all their clout chasing might backfire, and in the case of Anuel, it may already have.
I've written numerous times about how both the Republican and Democratic parties have lost their national relevance and clout.
With Alexa's clout anticipated to rise, brands are worried about being left out of the voice-shopping platform entirely.
In that election the pro-democracy camp lost two seats, further weakening its declining clout in the local legislature.
He thought that as his party's standard-bearer he'd have more clout than the NRA, and he was wrong.
Of course, many recoil at the idea that women should pursue money and clout just the way men do.
Price has significant clout in Hollywood, given Amazon's interest and ability to buy and fund TV shows and movies.
One test of the progressives' newfound clout may come in Wednesday's race for leader of the House Democratic Caucus.
The tour that prided itself on its DIY, anti-establishment spirit had seen its clout dwindle over the years.
Since Ghosn's arrest, Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa has called for changes to weaken the clout of controlling shareholder Renault.
Tenet said the acquisition had allowed it to increase its clout in important markets like San Antonio and Phoenix.
Just a decade later, the next Democratic president, Barack Obama, took little interest in stemming tech giants' growing clout.
The European Union also recognizes the bargaining clout to be gained by targeting iconic consumer brands in trade wars.
The church has wielded political and social clout in the Philippines, a predominantly Catholic country, for over 400 years.
How Namati wins anything is a mystery, since neither the paralegals nor their clients have political or financial clout.
These three women have lots of clout now, and they might have even more after Election Day next year.
But Driver clearly has the clout and the common sense to choose characters that he knows will be interesting.
At that point the EIC's financial clout became vital; it could tap into a network of lenders in Bengal.
Mr Trump seems to think that he can use America's titanic commercial clout as a substitute for hard power.
Because at the end of the day, his work isn't about jokes, or money, or fame, or even clout.
Matt Bevin, conceded his race, which also hinged on whether he could depend on the president's clout to win.
Sure, the family still has current members inside the Beltway but their clout can't compare to the '85033s Kennedys.
Nowadays, it's deployed against anyone with a large social media following who is palpably thirsty for attention and clout.
If Bloomberg is buying clout with memes, Steyer is doing it the old-fashioned way: by throwing music festivals.
And the party's political clout in Lebanon has many political figures here finding ways to work with the group.
Another group of YouTubers rented a $22 million mansion in the Hollywood Hills and deemed it the Clout House.
Times have changed, and the Union Leader may not have the same clout it had with conservatives back then.
For one thing, the insurance industry would not take kindly to being eliminated, and has a lot of clout.
Because performance rests more on processing power and data, those with clout could make a disproportionate amount of money.
That sounds like a major corporation using its financial weight and its political clout to advance its own interests.
But the leading U.S. index fund firms, BlackRock Inc , Vanguard Group and State Street Corp, rarely use that clout.
Online deals, coupled with the fact that promotions are moving earlier in the season, have lessened Black Friday's clout.
The J-20 resembles Lockheed Martin Corp's F-22 Raptor, analysts say, thought it lacks the U.S. jet's clout.
Why might someone who is interested in building clout gravitate to a path like the one Rowan has taken?
Mitt Romney would bring the clout to rebuke President Donald Trump's most erratic behavior and some of his policies.
"The influence and clout of the Baby Boomers is waning, and Millennials are rising," Fry said in an interview.
It means that implementation is not relegated to an office with little clout or to a siloed "gender" advisor.
They're a language shared by Harris and this state's black voters who possess outsize clout in the Democratic nomination.
He and Irving may share the ball, but company clout has been solely in the court of the King.
They had a lot of clout and were able to act as they wanted until someone called them out.
The deal showed the clout the teachers' union has with Democrats in power in this city and this state.
The DeSantis power play underscored the clout the swing-state governor has with Trump and his campaign in Florida.
In exchange, Arkan, with his underworld clout, helped the state exert its influence in places it normally couldn't reach.
Cash App used Shiggy's music and dance clout to promote a brand-friendly original song, "Cash App," for its campaign.
Politicians and regulators rarely consider stockmarket valuations, but they imply that tech firms will acquire an alarming amount of clout.
The country's influence in Latin America has also waned in tandem with its economic clout as global oil prices dropped.
However, the movie never made it to theaters — Fauna suspects her grandfather, George, squashed it using his remaining political clout.
By 1980, she'd accrued enough clout that she could launch a promising Senate campaign—a true rising left-wing star.
Hezbollah's bigger role points to its appetite to shape state affairs, after gaining military clout from Syria's war next door.
It has shifted the balance of power, and while brands still retain much of it, influencers are increasing in clout.
That means the states they reside in will take a hit, both in terms of political clout and government resources.
Competitors have criticised the proposal, saying they do not have Google's financial clout to bid for the top advertising spots.
But analysts noted growing signs parliament was prepared to exercise its clout to prevent a no-deal or "hard" Brexit.
The ensuing fiasco underlined Britain's loss of clout and status as well as its inability to defy the American superpower.
Instead, it appeared to be an attempt by the service to remove any associated clout that came with the verification.
In Europe, Google stands accused of using its clout as a search engine to extend its power to adjacent businesses.
Brad's been through a lot over the past several years -- including a divorce, getting sober and reclaiming his clout professionally.
It was her first book at DC Comics, so Chu didn't think she had the clout to object to Berganza.
Even better if it in some way pays homage to an already-famous person, or an icon of similar clout.
Are we concerned about TikTok's growing cultural clout among teens and Gen Z, and what is our plan of attack?
Fallout from the scandal has dealt a blow to the political clout of the Mercers, the conservative donors behind organization.
China has used its state-directed commercial clout in smaller countries to influence foreign policy in, say, the European Union.
Rugby has only become popular in Kenya in the last 22007 years, but the athletes have a lot of clout.
Even without his clout-boosting guest list, Cordae's deft delivery and lyricism, alternately thoughtful and boastful, are suited to impress.elsewherebrooklyn.
Government officials use their political and financial clout to secure landing slots overseas and build world-class infrastructure at home.
It also gives these clubs more financial clout for bullying UEFA, which then implements policies that make them even richer.
Doing away with preferences for Malays was always going to be a tall order, given the clout of Malay voters.
The decline in the department stores' shares marked the end of a week that highlighted the expanding clout of Amazon.
He holds a 16.3% stake in Amazon, but if Mrs Bezos gets half of that she could carry considerable clout.
For companies without Apple's significant political clout, the most likely result would be higher prices and a knottier supply chain.
No combination of money and alumni clout, however powerful, will get a thick kid a place at a good university.
By playing games and watching videos, you also earn Clout, the in-app currency that be used to make purchases.
"The Clout" is a three-minute laundry list of all the bizarre things people do for 15 minutes of fame.
Of course, it's going to take more than just a few radio-station interviews for West to prove his clout.
More Japanese firms now have more external directors than in the past, but experts question how much clout they have.
Most YouTubers find their ultimate fulfillment in chasing clout, but Saffitz laughed when asked if she considers herself a celebrity.
To give users more information on accounts with a lot of clout, Instagram is adding an About This Account feature.
Given the label boss' considerable clout, an opportunity exists for "Falsas Promesas" to make an impact on Billboard's Latin charts.
One group believe he has the charisma and campaigning clout to help them keep their seats in the next election.
Just as powerful firms may use their clout to overcharge customers, they can also manipulate markets to pay lower wages.
For now, Republican women lack the same clout as their Democratic counterparts in part because there are fewer of them.
On March 26th it launched a crude futures contract in a bid to gain more clout in the global market.
If 2016 was the year that streaming music became a necessity, 20303 is the year streaming music showed its clout.
Current parliamentary arithmetic gives them clout: only seven Tory MPs have to rebel before the Conservative government stares at defeat.
Their candidates lost two of the four seats, one of them unexpectedly, depriving them of much of their legislative clout.
That caution applies particularly for Democrats in the Senate, which by its structure enhances the clout of less-populous states.
A restructuring has been tried and delayed because of the political sensitivities involved and the clout of its trade unions.
Zhou has spearheaded financial reforms and boosted the yuan currency's global clout, as well as the central bank's policy influence.
Now, at 76, the long-ignored and rebuffed Regnery is savoring success as the alt-right commands ever more clout.
And, as the biggest military power in the EU, it is central to the club's foreign-policy and security clout.
Sure, Sephora isn't the only store with unique finds, but with the clout its packing, you know they're damn good.
"There are plenty of hedge funds that have more clout than that," said Paul Ashworth, an economist at Capital Economics.
Health insurance companies are major lobbyists and donors as well, but they don't have quite the same clout as hospitals.
It is rather clear that the challengers would like very much to sap the labour unions of clout and influence.
The services sector now accounts for over half of the economy, with rising wages giving Chinese consumers more spending clout.
After the shot of Butler and Louboutina garnered some clout on Facebook, Fernandez-Chavez started an Instagram account for her.
Now that CDP's clout at TIM is growing, Vivendi can ill afford to have strained relations with the state lender.
The solar industry doesn't yet have the same political clout in Washington, DC, that the coal or petroleum industries do.
Why it matters: Tech's growing real estate presence in New York is a reflection of its massive clout and power.
Lowlanders with close ties to India, fearing the changes would reduce their political clout, protested by blockading the southern border.
Now, it is being called to account from a quarter that may have a bit more clout - its financial backers.
He doesn't have James's clout, nor does he deserve it, and, anyway, Kristaps Porzingis represents the Knicks' long-term future.
It's a realm where everyone has his (or her) price, and clout is always valued higher than any civic good.
Diversifying the demographic makeup of neighborhoods can also, in some cases, dilute the political clout of ethnic or racial groups.
It will be not easy for some governments to ignore its IP contribution and growing clout in the wireless space.
And even if it does hold, or claw its way back, there's no guarantee it will keep its political clout.
He has the clout that comes with five major titles and 51 professional victories, including 42 on the PGA Tour.
Like so many things, the squeaky wheel gets the grease, and in this case being squeaky requires money and clout.
Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is trying to assess how much clout he would wield through his access to the floor.
His release of a decade of tax returns, along with his congressional experience, might give him more clout with voters.
Nonetheless, VA's Cabinet status and increased clout have not been able to solve the agency's issues surrounding access to care.
China's growing clout in the region could play off Russia's existing, but waning, influence on Eurasia in the near future.
Influencers' clout is increasing, and it's shifting the power dynamic in the luxury world, according to Marc Bain for Quartz.
With her husband, she explored the obstacles and the opportunities for women in politics in "Clout: Womanpower and Politics" (1974).
As one of the country's most prominent and polarizing figures, she retained political clout long after her divorce from Mandela.
With star power comes influence, and any clout not directly controlled by the Chinese Communist Party can be deemed dangerous.
In a world of cinematic stars, the most bankable clout belongs to those who can make or break movie careers.
"Larger sites that have more clout [will be able to] negotiate lower rates, or even just bulk rates," Singel explained.
And though the remix artists are experimentalists, they also unassailably wield a lot of clout in today's electronic music landscape.
Anthony Scaramucci, the charismatic investment pioneer who now is a top White House official, is showing rising West Wing clout.
The two chambers began the process in November with identical bills to expand the clout of the inter-agency body.
Lacking in economic clout, the industry punches far above its weight in emotional power, presenting a tough barrier for negotiators.
With a growth rate second only to Nevada's, Arizona is expanding its political clout and poised to become more Democratic.
And the FBI is a federal agency with a lot of cultural and political clout and a tradition of independence.
But far from showing the growing clout of pilot unions, their battle for better pay exposes their rapidly weakening position.
As the familiar refrain goes: The state is too old, too rural and far too white to wield such clout.
Not surprisingly, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has much less clout in policymaking than its counterparts in other countries.
The new research confirms growing skepticism among consumer health groups and lawmakers about the enormous clout of the hospital groups.
Maintaining political clout in Ukraine could help Mr. Kolomoisky, who has moved to Israel, resolve the dispute in his favor.
But Perriello received the blessing of national Democrats who certainly have clout, including John Podesta, Hillary Clinton's former campaign chair.
While African pop music gains global clout, savvy listeners have been hip to its less radio-friendly iterations for decades.
Our tech columnist looks at the political views that guide Silicon Valley's tech elite as its political clout is growing.
Clearly, the color green -- not black or white -- holds the most clout when it comes to holding court with Trump.
His page is refreshing; it isn't in pursuit of clout, but in genuinely sharing a message of acceptance and love.
But far from showing the growing clout of pilots' unions, their battle for better pay exposes their rapidly weakening position.
Critics believe that ability to challenge the speaker has given hard-right elements of the Republican majority too much clout.
More than 24 American military vehicles entered Iraq on Monday, accelerating a pullout that greatly reduces American clout in Syria.
China enjoys clout in Asia in part because it is the largest trading partner for many nations in the region.
But hard-core environmentalists, growing in political clout in France with the surge of the Green party, are not persuaded.
Myanmar has had a historically fraught relationship with China, with many people suspicious of Beijing's clout in its smaller neighbor.
But Mr. Lauder has an open line to Mr. Greenblatt; the dinner for Mr. Abbas testifies to his social clout.
Aging and unpopular, Mr. Abbas may not have the clout to deliver even if he were willing to make concessions.
The lesson here is that when it comes to political clout outside of himself, President Trump is an impotent loser.
Prosecutors said that Mr. Mangano used his clout to "advise and pressure" Mr. Venditto to go along with the scheme.
But it is the Conservatives, with their huge majority, who will have the political clout to jeopardize the BBC's funding.
But she added that Berkshire's younger investing lieutenants Ted Weschler and Todd Combs have increased their clout at the company.
He has no clout in Washington, and it seems that he will continue to put Republicans in a bad position.
People criticized the teens, saying there is apparently no limit to what people will do to chase clout these days.
Today, political and economic impasse have caused the supreme leader to lose clout over the repressive forces under his control.
The UAE's role in the talks marks a change from years past and highlights Russia's rising clout in the region.
DeJong started the sixth with his 218nd homer for St. Louis, a 406-foot clout over the wall in center.
For many, household names like Harvey Weinstein, Roseanne Barr, and Lance Armstrong no longer evoke the clout they used to.
If another GOP senator defects to join that group, the president and his executive clout are in trouble (The Hill).
Relatively small shares (no more than 15 percent) think any of these groups will lose clout in a Trump administration.
If Democrats and progressives want to more clout in redistricting, talking about redistricting can only help up to a point.
The leftward shifts on immigration, criminal justice, and reparations are often described as reflecting the electoral clout of nonwhite voters.
Seems a little ironic, though, since sort of your entire sort of fame/clout comes in large part from Twitter.
It's a telling fact about health care providers' political clout that the latter option was never really on the table.
Consequently, more than any other player on the roster, Rizzo has married his considerable youth and abilities to clubhouse clout.
The kingdom may have clout in Washington, but it is not Israel, a country with a deep reservoir of popular support.
Mr Ramanna thinks that reforming accounting standards—for instance, to encourage prudence—would give auditors more clout when challenging company managers.
But as "support" goes, this is about as weak as you can get for someone who has Burnett's wealth and clout.
It remains unclear whether Baker Hughes will continue to benefit from GE's financial clout and advanced manufacturing over the long term.
The question at hand is whether the big technology firms are using their clout to crush their rivals and stifle competition.
In an effort to gain clout — essentially popularity points —  accounts are also urging Instagram users to DM them for the photo.
He was named oil minister in January and sources say he has gradually been accumulating more clout in Venezuela's oil industry.
Johnson & Johnson, L'Oreal and other giants have splashed out on cutting-edge cosmetics in Japan and Korea, seeking clout and innovation.
The worm in this sense being style clout, first picks on what's available, and affordable prices before they get bumped up.
Electoral system changes and three years in opposition helped ultra-conservative lawmakers and lobby groups strengthen their clout in the LDP.
Gary Cohn, Trump's economic adviser and the former #2 at Goldman Sachs, who has built a formidable team and internal clout.
South Koreans are incensed by rumours that Ms Choi swayed policy and orchestrated cabinet reshuffles, exploiting her clout to win favours.
It's time that an American struggling to fill a prescription has the same clout as the CEO of a drug company.
It certainly has the clout to send a major message out to the industry and cut down on potential phishing attacks.
Support for legalizing abortion appears to have grown in Argentina in recent years as the Roman Catholic Church has lost clout.
Impressive though that is, Didi has the financial clout to blow rivals out of the water, as did with Uber China.
If either senator draws a sizable share of their votes, Latinos might gain the clout that comes with being swing voters.
Davidson's Scottish Conservatives however gained 12 more lawmakers, giving her some clout on the direction of policy in the Westminster government.
If younger people are to ensure that the current generation of retirees doesn't imperil their future, they need increased political clout.
Part of the tycoons' clout comes from their contribution to Hong Kong's finances: 27% of government revenues come from land sales.
He has also chafed at the growing clout of news-side anchor Shep Smith — with whom he has traded barbs publicly.
The communications ministry is likely to accede, since Japan Post Holdings has political clout despite Mr Koizumi's assault on its privileges.
Sure, Slimane's glam rock collections for Saint Laurent have earned him enough clout to be recruited for his next great venture.
The backdrop is a rising risk of American moves against Chinese interests and the growing clout of Hong Kong's capital markets.
But Whitehouse said the fact that so many were willing to support it was a clear testament to their continued clout.
US officials insist that Huawei could bow to China's clout and secretly conduct espionage and wiretapping to advance the country's agenda.
We all knew that Gucci had clout, but the guest he pulled for this one really went above and beyond: 2Pac.
Mr Sinwar's background, his long years in Israeli jails and his reticent demeanour all gave him clout with the militant cadres.
Together they might boast enough ex-government clout to convince even the most ardent skeptic that we may not be alone.
Sinclair's deal gives it clout to push pay-TV operators to add another all-news channel, perhaps one of its own.
For now, the Kentucky chamber is putting its clout behind a doctor-sponsered bill that would ban tobacco products from schools.
It doesn't hurt that the film's star Emma Watson has immense online clout — 27 million views came from her Facebook page.
In recent years, regulators have imposed curbs on his mobile firm for its dominance, showing a clout they never had before.
This is not an industry made up of the large number of small businesses that is typically associated with political clout.
As the United States boosts oil and natural gas output, it has increasingly been using its energy clout in foreign policy.
French Champagne might have the clout and heritage, but it looks like that revered bubbly may be getting some unexpected competition.
Their social clout rises — primarily in the form of Instagram followers — and some become in-demand faces in the fashion industry.
But the growing size and clout of low-cost carriers means Ryanair is not alone in building bridges beyond traditional suppliers.
It has historically sought to increase its modest clout by working through international bodies such as the UN and the Commonwealth.
The deal with DP World represents a major coup for Somaliland as it demonstrates the country's clout on the world stage.
Democrats in the past have been wary of crossing the two senators, who hold enormous clout with the party's liberal base.
Council bosses with mandates from their peers and direct lines to European capitals would have greater clout, and be more accountable.
British Prime Minister Theresa May is up for making friends and getting deals done, but her clout is on the wane.
He worked for years to ease the generals' clout and make the presidency more powerful by sacking dozens of top officers.
By the end of 2010, abortion had become a prominent political issue — and Republicans had more political clout to take action.
"CANT WAIT TO GET HOME 👅👅👅," the "Clout" hitmaker captioned the post, seemingly excited about his wife's new ink.
Their commercial featured New York Giants Odell Beckham Jr. and actress Emily Ratajkowski, both of whom had huge social media clout.
At a basic level, the sheer scale and clout of the TNR alumni network explains the level of attention it got.
China's global clout has successfully alienated Taiwan, which enjoys diplomatic relations with only 20 countries in the world, including the Vatican.
Smaller employers, on the other hand, have less clout with service providers and smaller employee populations to share the cost burden.
Prosecutors presented evidence that they said showed Silver used his political clout to gain nearly $4 million through bribes and kickbacks.
There are probably a lot of companies out there where the social media manager maybe doesn't have a lot of clout.
This increased pressure is redirecting the Taliban's attention to cities, where it is keen to demonstrate its continued clout and lethality.
Over the past four years alone, the clout of Asian American and Latino voters has jumped by more than 16 percent.
The decision is another milestone in warming ties between the two old enemies, fuelled by mutual anxiety over China's growing clout.
Many white-hat hackers do it for a bug bounty; others do it for some modicum of fame or social clout.
But despite being ranked No. 1 seed this year, the perennially under-ranked Gonzaga brought a bit of underdog clout themselves.
The union put its organizing clout behind it, helping families dealing with diabetes tell their stories to lawmakers and the public.
"In general, the Chamber, and others like it, don't have nearly the sway and clout they used to," the lobbyist said.
The legions of online champions and detractors have real clout, and have done much to shift opinion, especially among millennials. Rep.
Mr. Angyan was now a member of Parliament, and his ties to the farmers gave him political clout in the countryside.
But he suggested that U.S. crude won't have the same clout on the world stage as it's had in recent years.
But many commentators believe China, which exercises enormous economic clout over the isolated regime, is fundamentally unwilling to destabilize its neighbor.
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Because prisoners can't vote in 48 of the 50 states, voters who live near prisons have more political clout per capita.

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