bond of affection

collocation in English

meaningsofbondandaffection

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bond
noun
uk
/bɒnd/us
/bɑːnd/
a close connection joining two or ...
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affection
noun
uk
/əˈfek.ʃən/us
/əˈfek.ʃən/
a feeling of liking for a person ...
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(Definition ofbondandaffectionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofbond of affection

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Clearly there is a strongbondofaffectionbetween the couple.
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It may very well be that these duties may have to be retained in order to maintain thisbondofaffection.
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To take this step will not halt progress in ecumenical dialogue, bonds of affection and common action for human betterment.
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I understand the value of allowing time off work for adoptive parents to establish bonds of affection with young adopted children.
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I am sure that not only will he never forget it but that it has strengthened the bonds of affection between him and this country.
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Though passion may have strained, it must not be allowed to break our bonds of affection.
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In allowing them to do so, we recognise the close bonds of affection that ususally exist between children and their grandparents.
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It is right that there should be deep bonds of affection and loyalty within the family.
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We are marking a decisive stage in the constitutional progress of some lovely islands which have been closely linked to us in history and by bonds of affection.
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Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection.
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