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

Whether Shulkin resigned or was fired would have bearing on who leads the Department of Veterans Affairs until the president’s nominee, Navy Rear Adm.

From Washington Post • Apr. 1, 2018

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

These questions have bearing on the general issue of literacy.

From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai