bound
Example Sentences
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Scientists cannot currently observe isolated quarks directly because quarks normally remain tightly bound together.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
Chinese companies have become the biggest source of seized goods bound for the Houthis, according to U.N. reports and data gathered by arms experts cited by The Wall Street Journal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
A spokesperson for Newlon Housing Trust said that "this is not a picture we recognise", adding that they were bound by "strict rules about resales to protect the public purse".
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
By making intentional decisions aligned with your goals and values, leading an active social life and contributing to a cause that elevates your spirit, you’re bound to feel more happy and fulfilled.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
JB held out his hands apologetically, a particularly pitiful gesture with his wrists bound.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Vocabulary lists containing bound
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 1
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"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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Two-Faced Words: Contronyms
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