brought to bear
Example Sentences
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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
The president opted to hold off until more firepower could be brought to bear, the officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026
Both exhibitions are a big jumble of things brought to bear on cultural history, a subject better handled through texts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 22, 2024
There is ample evidence that pressure has been brought to bear on Ralph Meyers since his trial testimony which could tend to discredit his recantation.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
