bear on
phrasal verb
bore on; borne on also born on; bearing on; bears on
formal
1
: to have an effect on (something)
Personal feelings did not bear on our decision.
2
: to apply or relate to (something)
What are the facts bearing directly on this matter?
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Jennifer is one of the 43 children who were born on the same day as the Hargreeves, though her backstory is much more complicated.
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Aug. 2024
Cyphers was born on July 28, 1939, in Niagara Falls, N.Y.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 6 Aug. 2024
Charles George Cyphers was born on July 28, 1939, in Niagara Falls, New York.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Aug. 2024
Noah was born on July 18, 1997, while Josephus arrived on July 22, 1998.
—Maddie Garfinkle, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2024
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Aug. 2024
Cyphers was born on July 28, 1939, in Niagara Falls, N.Y.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 6 Aug. 2024
Charles George Cyphers was born on July 28, 1939, in Niagara Falls, New York.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Aug. 2024
Noah was born on July 18, 1997, while Josephus arrived on July 22, 1998.
—Maddie Garfinkle, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2024
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“Bear on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bear%20on. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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