bring to bear

Example Sentences

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"They have a wide variety of threats that they can bring to bear," Schroden added.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

He hopes “to bring to bear at the federal level many of the changes that we’re leading with here in California,” and has said promoting electric cars and solar and wind energy isn’t enough.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2024

"A priority of the group will be to look in depth into the reasons behind non-attendance and bring to bear their expertise to identify actions that can bring about sustained improvements," he said.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2023

In examining his legacy, the scrutiny he tried to bring to bear upon the Espionage Act in making that disclosure also deserves attention.

From New York Times • Jun. 18, 2023

He looks out at us with astonishing directness, as if he were reading us with the same intensity that we bring to bear on his strongly modeled features.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson