Example Sentences

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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

“Food is culture, food is community, food is bonding over ideas and conversation,” he continued.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2024

The claim has been made that swearing is bonding: a few blue words, uttered in a good-natured way, indicates and encourages intimacy.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2017

So is bonding at a time when interest rates are at historic lows.

From Washington Times • Jan. 4, 2017

But what once seemed a distraction is bonding the Nuggets.

From Washington Post • Jan. 29, 2011