For years their life was a burden; but the bond between them strengthened.

The bond of friendship among them strengthened despite the overly ambitious plans.

Their bonds had strengthened and, with them, her hope that things would work out among them.

Slowly, as the bonds strengthened like drying glue, the trainer drifted away.

Thus, fellowship is cultivated and the bonds between members of the Church strengthened.

She felt the bond between herself and the little horse strengthen.

He begins to teach her swordplay and the bond between them strengthens.

Over the next half century, this bond would strengthen.

In just the past eight hours, the bond between them had strengthened more than he ever would have thought possible.

Convincing investors to buy more shares or bonds to strengthen banks' financial position might prove difficult.