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]
(..) WOMAN: (SINGING) Ah Tale as old as time True as it can be Barely even friends Then somebody bends unexpectedly MAN: Just a little change Small to say the least Both a little scared Neither one prepared (..)2017 Beauty and the Beast
(..) MRS. POTTS: (SINGING) Tale as old as time True as it can be Barely even friends Then somebody bends unexpectedly Just a little change Small to say the least Both a little scared Neither one prepared Beauty and the Beast (..)2017 Beauty and the Beast