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]
(..) : And it's not too far from here... ...to here... - to there. - And to here. So just don't bend over. We should be fine. Oops. - A design flaw. You're in that good light, that candle glow (..)2018 Fifty Shades Freed