bearing on
Example Sentences
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I think them having European football, while Tottenham and Chelsea don't, will have a huge bearing on the season, which is why I left United out of my top four.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Even if he were actually talented at the former, which he is not, it would have no bearing on the latter, and the consequences of that are turning out to be substantial and damaging.
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2026
Even if the U.S. had a policy opposing Israeli settlement construction, that would have no bearing on activities of the relevant charities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Setting aside the foolish contention that one’s personal actions have no bearing on one’s capacity for political leadership, people who treat women like garbage are not the only ones with good politics.
From Slate ● Jul. 8, 2026
Because his unexpected absence from the head of the line had a bearing on the day’s outcome, his decision to short-rope Pittman provoked criticism and bafflement after the fact.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
