Example Sentences

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I have remote colleagues I have never met, but we have bonded by exchanging stories about the dogs who appear in the background of our video calls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 11, 2025

The rookies have bonded on the field during organized team activities, and off the field on excursions for meals, movies and places such as an escape room.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2025

But pupils and residents have bonded over memories of childhood, even if their experiences can be very different.

From BBC • May 30, 2024

She learned about the farm from her neighbor and the two have bonded over gardening tips, Frazier said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 30, 2023

He talks about his new Polish neighbors, and how they can't speak the same language but have bonded over pastries.

From Salon • Sep. 21, 2022