brought to bear
Example Sentences
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The U.S. has brought to bear few weapons systems that are less than 15 years old.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Reflecting last night on suggestions the entire British state was being brought to bear against Sir Olly, an ally said: "That's exactly how it feels."
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026
Spot prices reflect that the strait is still very much closed, and the real physical impact of the war has been brought to bear.
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026
“I think pressure can be brought to bear, the more we raise awareness that these requests could come through and that the tech companies might receive them, requesting your information,” Lapointe said.
From Slate ● Feb. 5, 2026
Fifteen years after Independence, in 1975, a group of Senators called the Church Committee took it upon themselves to look into the secret operations that had been brought to bear on the Congo.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
