have bearing

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Many scientists do continue to see value in using race as a social variable that can have bearing on health outcomes, akin to household income or education level.

From Scientific American • Dec. 22, 2022

Underlying that topline conclusion, however, is also evidence of a more nuanced reshuffling among different employment categories that could have bearing on the economy’s performance in the critical months to come.

From Reuters • Aug. 23, 2021

The decision could also have bearing on whether other states with broad affirmative defense laws, including Iowa, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Wyoming, allow individuals to employ them when charged with violent offenses.

From Washington Post • Jun. 3, 2021

For example, authorities would stipulate that the donation could not have bearing on parole, and the donor would be made fully aware that relinquishing an organ would do nothing to secure early release.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2013

What the end of it all will be I have, bearing the dangers of prophecy well in mind, attempted to show in a final chapter.

From The Empire of the East by Montgomery, H. B. (Helen Barrett)