bound for

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Much of that is bound for Asian countries, which have seen energy flows abruptly dry up, as prices spike and supplies shrink.

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

While most ships now passing are Iranian oil tankers, others have included a cargo of crude loaded in the U.A.E. and bound for Pakistan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

According to reports, ships including some bound for India and carrying cooking gas have passed through after their governments held talks with Iran and secured their safe passage.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

They were bound for the very place where Odysseus had landed.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton