bring to bear
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to put into action or service
The group brought all their strength to bear in trying to remove the car from the mud.
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make use of
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The production made use of Malaysia’s post-production infrastructure and incorporated creative voices from across South and Southeast Asia.
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The creators included a few additional features in an effort to make use of pretty much every part of the tool.
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“Bring to bear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20to%20bear. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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