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as in chain
something that physically prevents free movement
before they could release the captive, they had to undo a number of bonds
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as in link
a uniting or binding force or influence
the bond of love between them was so strong that even death could not break it
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as in contract
a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation
signed a bond to repay the money
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as in glue
a substance used to stick things together
what type of bond works best on ceramics?
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as in to relate
to form a close personal relationship
a man attempting to bond with his new and mistrustful stepson
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Recent Examples of bond
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Brown also gave an early window into his bond with head coach Jordi Fernández.
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C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Researchers are evaluating whether the technology can create load-bearing stiffeners that are bonded onto composite panels or integrated directly during fabrication.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
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During a pretrial detention hearing on Monday, Judge Christopher Sabella denied the state's request to hold Arnold without bond until his trial.
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Brown also gave an early window into his bond with head coach Jordi Fernández.
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C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
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High above, Jace and Baela are unexpectedly joined by Baela’s sister Rhaena (Phoebe Campbell), who has bonded with the rogue dragon Sheepstealer, and is unable to control the monster.
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Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Researchers are evaluating whether the technology can create load-bearing stiffeners that are bonded onto composite panels or integrated directly during fabrication.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
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Meanwhile, his younger brother opted for a more casual look, donning a white tank top, jeans, a leather belt, and a dangling chain, just a month after attending the Dior Cruise Show in Los Angeles on May 13.
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Fatty acids are long chains of carbon surrounded by hydrogen atoms.
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That, Baldassare said, wasn’t a hard argument to make during the COVID-19 pandemic, when immigrants were celebrated as essential workers and the link between individual well-being and public health was more obvious.
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The full story in the link at top was reported, written and edited entirely by journalists.
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The spacecraft that will attempt to rescue the Swift Observatory was developed by Katalyst Space, an aerospace company based in Flagstaff, Arizona, which was awarded the $30 million contract in September 2025.
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The bidding process that won AllHere the contract had concluded months before the Carvalho travel to Washington.
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Glamnetic uses thicker, durable tips that can often be reused, with strong brush-on glue made for long wear.
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The catch is knowing which systems hold up, which ones look most like a real manicure and how to prep your natural nails so the glue actually sticks.
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In Berlin, an additional 500 ambulance dispatches were reported on Saturday, most of them heat-related.
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In Berlin, an additional 500 ambulance dispatches were reported Saturday, most of them heat-related.
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The prize is a bracelet with various charms representing FIFA competitors and their host countries.
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The company’s website lists the bracelet to retail for $220.
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Misiorowski didn’t give up a hit until Seiya Suzuki broke a scoreless tie with a home run to lead off the fifth inning.
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Sean walked the runway in a satin blazer overcoat with jeans, a button-up shirt and a tie.
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Under Proposition 98, approved by voters in 1988, California has a minimum funding guarantee for schools and community colleges and dedicates roughly 40% of general fund revenue to education.
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Once a newly public company has an influx of cash from the IPO, there is no guarantee that the company will spend it wisely.
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“Bond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bond. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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