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binds

  • plural of bind.
  • present tense form of bind (3rd person singular).

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"You have to shift your perspective from a map of dispersed and isolated islands to one where the ocean itself is the living fabric that binds us all together," she said.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

And, unlike the AD100-approved interior designers and architects that so many Hollywood stars rely on to bring their dream dwellings to life, the tie that binds these A-listers is actually accessible to the average homeowner.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

It also binds both sides to achieving a final deal in a "maximum" of 60 days, which could be extended with mutual consent.

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

And that code binds tightest on the men with the most to acknowledge.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

At normal energies, the strong nuclear force is indeed strong, and it binds the quarks tightly together.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking