bound to
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“They’re such sweet and generous people, and such good musicians and writers. I feel like that side of them was bound to take center stage eventually,” Jennings said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
"I mean, with everything that's been going on, with the activity around the air base, something like that is bound to happen," said 21-year-old Victor Compton.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 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
Gloomy outlook: Meanwhile, American oil executives warned for months that the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz was bound to cause a fuel crisis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
If he can’t get food he’s bound to look for it, and mayhap he may chance to light on a butcher’s shop in time.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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