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]
(..) Although, sometimes facing the familiar can prove to be even more harrowing. Do you sense anything, Laira? Only that the evil still churns and builds. It will not be swayed. It will not bend to reason or pity or suffering. Only to force, as always. That was strange. Laira's unusual. (..)2011 Green Lantern: Emerald Knights