bear on

verb

1. to be relevant to; relate to

2. to be burdensome to or afflict

   his misdeeds bore heavily on his conscience

Example Sentences

But by bringing his archaeological focus to bear on the question, Mr. Blair unearths some puzzling continuities and raises the stakes.

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However, he concluded in his written decision that “these mitigating factors are outweighed by negative factors that bear on her risk for future dangerousness.”

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A rate cut later in October is likely already locked in but the data could have a big bearing on expectations for December.

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But the proposed Kruger name-change does not just touch on history, it also could have a bearing on the country's fragile economy.

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Whether she can bring pressure to bear on the independent central bank is unclear, and this isn’t a good idea when voters are vexed by inflation.

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