bring to bear

Idioms  

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]

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Example Sentences

Blumenthal said he fears power regulators and local officials “may succumb to the immense dollars that these companies can bring to bear.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"The influence that was brought to bear on Paloma... did contribute more than minimally to her death," the coroner said.

From BBC

Coroner Catherine Wood said at Kent and Medway Coroners Court on Thursday: "The influence that was brought to bear on Paloma... did contribute more than minimally to her death."

From BBC

Without the US leading the effort, there isn't the same kind of meaningful pressure that only Washington can bring to bear on all sides.

From BBC

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

From BBC