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What do the words "bring to bear" mean in "Taxi apps such as Uber have brought market forces to bear where prices were previously set by the state"? More examples?
Can you explain to me what the phrase "bring to bear" means in the sentence "Taxi apps such as Uber have brought market forces to bear where prices were previously set by the state"?
Certainly! "Bring to bear" means to apply or exert influence or pressure on something or someone. In this case, the use of taxi apps like Uber have exposed the traditional taxi industry to market forces and competition, instead of prices being determined solely by state regulations.