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When it comes to picking the best S&P 500 index fund, the results are bound to be a photo finish.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

She was, in short, a golden child from a prominent family, bound for success.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

If you are already concerned about the potential for being scammed, you don’t want to work with anyone who is not bound from the start by a professional standard to put you first.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Twenty-two migrants have died off the Greek coast after spending six days in a dinghy bound for Europe, the Greek coastguard has said.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

They kept pulling and pulling, and I knew if they tugged any harder, I was bound to break.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas