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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We're very creative people, so it kind of bonded us a bit.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Maguire, who also studied physics, took the meeting and the two bonded over shared academic interests.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
After the experience of making “Big Mistakes,” do you feel like you’ve bonded as a group?
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Nguyen deftly crafts a poignant and contemplative snapshot of these seven bonded men who are caught between several masters in the creation of “Arirang.”
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026
Gingersnipes crossed her arms, looking resolute in her verdict that the two of them had, despite all odds, bonded over the past two days.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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