The third thing I would say doesn't bear directly on gun control but it's very important.

There is no decided case bearing directly on the main and important issue.

If you know that there is no case bearing directly upon the problem, say so.

Either way, it does seem to bear directly upon the new paintings.

At least one aspect of the new studies bears directly on that question.

These studies bear directly on defects seen in human disease.

"Even if it directly bears on the success or failure of our mission?"

Too few as these were, however, he found time to make of her an inquiry or two not directly bearing on their situation.

There was another side to loving myself, that for me seemed to bear directly upon my cancer.

Both cases bear directly on the subjects of future peace negotiations.