a politician accused of 'bending to the will' of wealthy supporters [=being influenced by wealthy supporters; doing the things that are wanted by wealthy supporters]
She's not really quite old enough to be admitted as a member, but she's very close, so I think we can 'bend the rule(s)' a little in her case and let her in now.
He was forced to ask for their help 'on bended knee'. [=he was forced to beg for their help; he was forced to ask for their help in a very humble way]
(..) show you the door. Hello, Neo. You're right on time. Make yourself at home, Morpheus. Neo, come with me. These are the other Potentials. You can wait here. Do not try and bend the spoon. That's impossible. Instead, only try to realize the truth. What truth? There is no spoon. There is no spoon? (..)1999 The Matrix
(..) Although, sometimes facing the familiar can prove to be even more harrowing. Do you sense anything, Laira? Only that the evil still churns and builds. It will not be swayed. It will not bend to reason or pity or suffering. Only to force, as always. That was strange. Laira's unusual. (..)2011 Green Lantern: Emerald Knights
(..) a very nice thing to say. Hope's all yours. - I want Love. - Okay. It's easy for me to remember that way... like, "bend over, Love. Don't orphan me balls, Love." It rolls of the tongue, you know what I mean? Whatever you say, Krull, whatever you say. You feeling okay about this? (..)2014 TvShow: Californication Title: Grace Season: 7 Episode 12