Paul Ryan

We believe a renewed commitment to limited government will unshackle our economy and create millions of new jobs and opportunities for all people, of every background, to succeed and prosper. Under this approach, the spirit of initiative - not political clout - determines who succeeds.

American Politician

John Banville

The effect of prizes on one's career - if that is what to call it - is considerable, since they give one more clout with publishers and more notoriety among journalists. The effect on one's writing, however, is nil - otherwise, one would be in deep trouble.

Irish Novelist

Lauren Ashley Carter

I try to keep myself busy creatively; it's for my own sanity after auditioning in the city for bad television shows and bad scripts and not being a name and having the clout to get my tapes passed on further.

American Actress

James Ivory

It was okay but then I found myself in that position of being merely a screenwriter. And you are merely the screenwriter, and there's no way around it. You don't have the same clout as the director.

American Director

Josh Rosen

I'm going to actively fight for players' rights. Not while I'm in college. I'm always going to keep a consistent track record of what I believe in. But I don't have the clout or the means.

American Athlete

Ava DuVernay

There's really no precedent for someone like me gaining clout in the space that I'm in - a black woman directing films in Hollywood.

John Curran

As long as there's really good actors that use their clout to support fringe films, whatever genre it is, they'll still get made.

Jeremy Scott

I was born dirt-poor with barely a stitch on my back, and no name or prestige attached to me, and no real clout or connections.

American Designer

Fred Eychaner

Consolidation is so overwhelming. Someone who has one or two stations doesn't have much clout.

American Businessman

Evan Bayh

Any time a president is re-elected, he has a little more political clout to get things done.

Clout in modern contexts often relates to social reputation, particularly online.

Social Influence

Clout represents figurative strength, not physical force, in social and professional settings.

Figurative Power

Clout is often used to describe behind-the-scenes influence rather than public, official power.

Behind the Scenes

A clout can express frustration or anger when someone hits an object or another person.

Expression of Anger

Clout can imply a loud sound from the impact, suggesting a strong, forceful blow.

Impact Sound

In historical archery, 'clout' refers to a specific target practice; essential to know for historical contexts.

Historical Archery

When used as a verb, clout doesn't just mean to punch; it can refer to any heavy strike.

Not Just Fists

A clout for mending signifies a practical, not decorative, repair that's primarily functional.

Practical Repair

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