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At a Sacramento stop Friday, he bounded around chatting with about four dozen mostly union supporters, wearing trademark Nikes, this time a vintage pair with a tartan plaid swoop.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

It bounded down the stairs and almost ran me over.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Bouts take place in an eight-sided ring -- dubbed "The Octagon" -- bounded by a chainlink fence.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

"He bounded up to me and introduced himself, and I think his words were 'how are you, mate?' I thought 'this guy is wonderfully different, he is an incredible character, full of confidence'."

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

He bounded into the front room, made a U-turn, and came flying back through the kitchen and out the door.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls