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But such predictions may have little bearing on who was involved in a new crime in the area, even if an algorithm generates information that sounds authoritative.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

"The handshake evolved very slowly as a mode of greeting and had no bearing on hat-honor as a gesture of deference," he says.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

What happened at the correspondents’ dinner, though, should have no bearing on the ballroom debate.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

And Reform UK is seeking to make its mark by getting MSPs across the country, as well as having a major bearing on how other parties campaign.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

I can’t disclose what’s bothering Roger today, because it doesn’t have much bearing on who he’ll be tomorrow.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan