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bearing on

VERB

concern

Synonyms

WEAK

affect appertain to apply belong to involve pertain to refer to relate to touch upon

VERB

concern

Synonyms

WEAK

affect appertain to apply bear upon belong to involve pertain to refer to relate to touch upon

Antonyms

WEAK

be immaterial be irrelevant be of no consequence

Example Sentences

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"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

The officer said he was "shocked" by the questions which he found "wholly inappropriate", having "no bearing on his role as a police officer".

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Also on Wednesday, President Donald Trump is set to meet with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House to discuss Middle East issues, which could also have a bearing on crude prices.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 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