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I . clout [klaʊt] inf N

1. clout (hit):

clout

klofuta f

to get a clout round the ears

prejeti klofuto

to give sb a clout

prisoliti komu klofuto

to give sth a clout

2. clout no pl inf (power):

clout

vpliv m

II . clout [klaʊt] inf VB trans to clout sb

clout

to clout sth

Usage examples with clout

to give sb a clout

prisoliti komu klofuto

to give sth a clout

to get a clout round the ears

prejeti klofuto

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English

The turn of events dramatized a changing of the guard in film criticism, as a younger generation of critics achieved clout and prominence. en.wikipedia.org

The second factor is the scarce political clout of the trade unions, which makes it easier to trim the nominal salaries during recessionary times. en.wikipedia.org

As an enormous port city, this metropolis benefits from substantial economic and political clout. en.wikipedia.org

However, few can deny the political clout of his songs or their political and sometimes very biting and critical messages. en.wikipedia.org

The association had the advantage of great size in comparison to the competition, and had the necessary clout to secure raw materials. en.wikipedia.org

Census data affects state electoral clout; it also affects budgetary allocations. en.wikipedia.org

Observers saw the merger as a sign of the difficult legal economy and an opportunity for the two firms to regain their lost clout. en.wikipedia.org

Has the thoughts unravel, he ends up injuring himself by clouting the wall out of agony. en.wikipedia.org

This, after all, was one way to display both their clout and their loyalty to the leader. en.wikipedia.org

In wielding his enormous political clout, he usually preferred extensive consultations and consensus-building to unilateral decision-making. en.wikipedia.org

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