have a bearing on
Example Sentences
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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
While the state attorney general’s office will continue working to identify predators who are targeting children, Torrez said it’s too early to say whether that work will have a bearing on the civil litigation.
From Seattle Times • May 8, 2024
"When new information comes to hand it's very important, when it could have a bearing on safety, for us all to act cautiously and this is what has been done," he said.
From BBC • Sep. 8, 2023
While the conditions—location, weather, funding, local infrastructure—of these rebuilding projects have a bearing on their success, both Winston and Aghayere suggested looking at how the undertakings were structured financially and logistically.
From Slate • Jun. 16, 2023
The statistician could collect innumerable statistics; he collects only those which have a bearing on his subject.
From Human Traits and their Social Significance by Edman, Irwin
