bearing on
Example Sentences
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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
In its ruling, seen by BBC Sport, the commission agreed that the fight had been concluded after the bell sounded - but said it had no bearing on the outcome.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
But these attributes have no bearing on the rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness that are every human being’s birthright.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
None of it will have much bearing on SpaceX’s IPO valuation, which could reach $2 trillion.
From Barron's ● May 30, 2026
Then, adjusting her mittens in the darkness, she took a bearing on the North Star and started off.
From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George
