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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According to the Julian calendar, which was used at the time of his birth, Washington was born on February 11, 1731, according to the National Archives.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
So in this film, where they’re born on the same night, or nearly just one minute apart, but then that one minute really affects the course of their [lives].
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
Abraham Lincoln was born on this day in 1809 in Kentucky.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
According to an image accompanying the post, the baby was born on Friday, Nov. 8.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
So in this film, where they’re born on the same night, or nearly just one minute apart, but then that one minute really affects the course of their [lives].
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
Abraham Lincoln was born on this day in 1809 in Kentucky.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
According to an image accompanying the post, the baby was born on Friday, Nov. 8.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Bear on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bear%20on. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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