bring to bear

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

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

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."

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.

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