bond
noun
something that binds, fastens, confines, or holds together.
is bonding
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present progressiveof bond (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"It's gathering, it's love. Flying kites is ok, but the main thing is bonding," Kanwal Amin, 48, tells me.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2026
The recently signed wide receiver talks about how he’s adjusting to practices with Matthew Stafford and the team, which is bonding with the veteran.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2025
One is bonding out, which can be done either by a judge or by ICE.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 25, 2023
He is strong, nursing well and is bonding with his mother, who is showing signs of good mothering, officials said.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 21, 2021
Hairston believes there is bonding, a sort of shared misery, that builds within a team as a response to Meggs’ demands.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 15, 2018
