bring to bear

1. Exert, apply, as in All his efforts are brought to bear on the new problem, or The union is bringing pressure to bear on management. [Late 1600s]

Example Sentences

"The riots brought to bear the challenges we face about social cohesion."

From BBC

Most of all, though, Cave Canem is a reflection of the ethos everyone involved in it has brought to bear on the endeavor.

From Los Angeles Times

“As the Government itself concedes, the awesome power granted by the Act may be brought to bear only on those who are, in fact, ‘alien enemies,’” Baosberg wrote.

From Salon

He said the EA had confirmed "there was no influence brought to bear on their decision-making process as a result of my engagement on this particular project".

From BBC

She said the political characters were not based on real politicians and she "deliberately stepped away from that as that's what an audience is going to bring to bear".

From BBC