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]
(..) You got a vehicle? Not at the moment. Taking a bus for now. - Bus? Jesus Christ. You don't have a car? My head gasket cracked and the goddamned pricks at the shop wants to bend me over for $ Oh please. I just replaced the tranny in my Tahoe and the sons a bitches fucked me hard, just under $. (..)2008 Gran Torino