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]
(..) upon the unguarded Duncan? What not put upon his spongy officers who shall bear the guilt of our great quell? I am settled and bend up each corporal agent to this terrible feat. Take my sword. Take thee that too. A heavy summons lies like lead upon me and yet I would not sleep. (..)2015 Macbeth