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bear on

verb
  1. To influence, have an effect on.
  2. To be relevant to. · That ruling bears on our application.
  3. To harm, hinder or be a burden upon.
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“How does this bear on the case?”
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, p. 45 · C1

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