adjective
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finance consisting of, secured by, or operating under a bond or bonds
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commerce deposited in a bonded warehouse; placed or stored in bond
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Finding the raw materials is generally not hard, but separating them from other materials they’re bonded to is, and it’s that process that China largely dominates.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
The couple met while working at Amazon in 1999, when they bonded over wrapping gifts on an overnight shift at a warehouse in Nevada.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
His work saw him become friends with King Charles, as the pair bonded over their shared beliefs in fresh and sustainable food.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Another former staffer, Amanda Renteria, said the two men bonded over their humble immigrant backgrounds.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Afterward, she and a librarian bonded over a discussion of Shakespeare.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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