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]
(..) Because I'm gonna make you rich, and it's not gonna make you poor. But what Stratton will do in it's serving is bend the mark for future busines, Kevin. You feel comfortable with me now, Scotty? And then you'll know, for sure, that you finally found the brooker on wall street That you can trusted. (..)2013 The Wolf of Wall Street