be bound
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Moreover, the state officials in this case arguably did agree to be bound by federal law.
From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2026
Composite wood products can be bound with formaldehyde.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2026
It’s further proof that an award dictated by length needn’t be bound by anything else.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2026
One reason for going private is that Soho House won’t be bound by quarterly earnings reports, which can lead to lumpy results, say people familiar with the company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026
They’d be bound to think she was simple and ignorant.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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