bona fide

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But the contracts now trading on Kalshi represent the first bona fide perpetual futures available to be traded in the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Last week, the agency issued a notice seeking comments from the public about whether “The View” should be considered a bona fide news program.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

But even people who aren’t being silenced, such as all the folks crying “cancel culture” after being called names on social media, steal the valor of bona fide free speech martyrs.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

Last season he broke out as a bona fide star, becoming the first MLB player to accumulate 25 home runs, 25 stolen bases and 70 runs batted in during the first half of a season.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

For one thing, although he's a bona fide academic his funding actually comes from the Ministry of Defense—I know the financial codes they use.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman