clout

Preposition: that

tom: Soul cruise the rev clout that tom are offering some routes that call.

Converse of object

• wield: Christian conservatives wield enormous clout here through a network of advocacy groups and relationships with politicians from President Bush on down.
• carry: Surely a website can't carry more clout than a TV prog?
• cast: Origin ' Ne'er cast a clout till May be out ' is an English proverb.
• lack: And do its three new commissioners lack the clout of their predecessors?
• have: Perhaps ESA have a little less clout with the media than NASA?
• add: The rhyming dialog, far from being a gimmick, adds metaphorical clout to the script without distracting from the performances in any way.

Adjective modifier

• political: Often you need political clout to ensure your rights are enforced.
• financial: Bully tactics Men use power in terms of financial clout.
• considerable: All in all, the EU has gained considerable clout during the last few years in these areas.
• economic: Could the Saudis be using their economic clout quietly with threats of an oil boycott?
• enough: There is just a chance that it might have enough clout to make the US politicians wake up!
• sufficient: His status as a matinee idol gave him sufficient clout to lease the Queen's Theater for a season.

Modifies a noun

• nail: The top end of each piece should be secured with two rows of clout nails.
• round: Jan Leicester said: " He has gone too far this time and needs a good clout round the ear.

Noun used with modifier

• marketing: With the marketing clout of Lockheed Martin behind it, the future of the Golden Eagle is sure to be bright.
• market: And there are plenty of companies, like Samsung, with the money and market clout to do it.
• box: Jeremy Sams directs a cast with considerable box office clout.

Preposition: in

negotiation: In addition to internal free trade, a common external trade policy helps us argue with clout in world trade negotiations.

Preposition: of

company: Championing Irish musicians who produce their own CDs but who do not have the clout of a record company behind them.