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
Other Word Forms
- unbonded adjective
- well-bonded adjective
Etymology
Origin of bonded
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Example Sentences
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Whether they like it or not, walking through the Hell of finance together has bonded them forever.
From Salon
The pair reportedly bonded on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada last year, swapping stories of their difficult childhoods.
From Barron's
After spending a few years looking at properties, the couple, who bonded over their love of nature, camping and outdoor activities, came across the 80-acre piece of land in the Carmarthenshire countryside.
From BBC
He admitted they had been a little worried about how she would react to having her own lambs but they had bonded immediately.
From BBC
The pair seem to have closely bonded while filming, and even have matching signet rings - although some have dismissed their closeness as a marketing stunt.
From BBC
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