bear on
Example Sentences
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"His sharp mind and vast knowledge of the world brought to bear on any story with zero fuss," she wrote on X.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Goldberg, who is the lone Nvidia bear on Wall Street, noted that the chip maker commands more than 80% of the market for AI chips — a market that “is still growing massively.”
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 17, 2026
The Dutch are bringing innovation and the latest technology to bear on a centuries-old problem.
From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2025
However, he concluded in his written decision that “these mitigating factors are outweighed by negative factors that bear on her risk for future dangerousness.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2025
This tale I must tell in full, for only Elrond has heard it yet, and that in brief; but it will bear on all that we must resolve.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
