bear on
Britishverb
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to be relevant to; relate to
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to be burdensome to or afflict
his misdeeds bore heavily on his conscience
Example Sentences
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It is “not a value judgement about the importance of programs ... It has no bearing on whether a program is professional in nature or not.”
From Los Angeles Times
In the past, crypto collapses had little bearing on the stock market or overall economy.
Because she hadn’t seen them, she said, the messages have “no bearing on the work of the fire commission.”
From Los Angeles Times
The Dutch are bringing innovation and the latest technology to bear on a centuries-old problem.
From Barron's
Beyond deals, Smetters said the case has bearing on wider authorities.
From Barron's
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