bear on

phrasal verb

bore on; borne on also born on; bearing on; bears on

formal

: to have an effect on (something)

Personal feelings did not bear on our decision.

: to apply or relate to (something)

What are the facts bearing directly on this matter?

Examples of bear on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Taylor Alison Swift was born on Dec. 13, 1989 in West Reading, Pennsylvania to her parents Andrea and Scott Swift. —

Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Sep. 2024 The Democratic vice presidential nominee was born on April 6, 1964, in West Point, Neb. —

Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024 Now on their 30th anniversary tour, Step Afrika’s theatrical joy bomb blends traditional African dances with stepping, born on the campuses of historically Black colleges and universities. —

Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2024 Phillip John Donahue was born on December 21, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio. —

Sara Sidner, CNN, 19 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bear on

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