direct bearing

Frequency: 7.815.2 per million words

having a clear and immediate effect or relevance

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Examples (10)

  • The rise in interest rates had a direct bearing on the company's profits.
  • The witness's testimony has a direct bearing on the outcome of the trial.
  • This new discovery will have a direct bearing on future research in the field.
  • Climate change has a direct bearing on the survival of many species.
  • Your past experiences often have a direct bearing on your current choices.
  • The new legislation is expected to have a direct bearing on small businesses.
  • A student's attendance record can have a direct bearing on their final grade.
  • Does this piece of evidence have any direct bearing on the case?
  • The fall of the Roman Empire had a direct bearing on the development of modern Europe.
  • A person's diet has a direct bearing on their overall health and well-being.