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He was intercepted in luggage at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, bound for India, where demand for exotic animals as pets has been growing.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

On Tuesday night, the Rams will board a plane bound for Melbourne, landing in Australia Thursday morning.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

The ferry set off at 17:20, bound for Troon, but during this journey a large and uncontrolled release of gas occurred from a small vent at the side of the ship.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

On Aug. 17, the couple left their home outside Dallas, bound for Kathmandu and onward to Tibet.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

“Now I am no longer Ophelia. I am Philippe L’oeil, bound for France under the protection of King Claudius,” I remarked wryly.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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