The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word WITHSTANDING
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result WITHSTANDING
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The straight part
We know that "Bearing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bearing = withstanding.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does WITHSTANDING mean?
WITHSTANDING verb- To resist or endure (something) successfully.
- To oppose (something) forcefully.