bear against
Advanced (C1)formal
To push hard against something, or to feel negative feelings toward someone.
"The soldiers bore their shields against the gate until it finally gave way."
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Early Muslim Expansion Explained in 8 Hours - From Yarmouk to Tours
Kings and Generals · 306:01
through the Dardanelles or bring its full force to bear against Constantinople.
Early Muslim Expansion Explained in 8 Hours - From Yarmouk to Tours
Kings and Generals · 379:25
he finally brought his full army to bear against ibn Qasim’s army,