A complex, though not always evident, human bond develops between the two women.
As they work together, a strong bond develops between boy and horse.
In time, a strangely firm bond has developed between the rich white church and the poor black one.
Some bond of sympathy had, simply, not developed between them.
Though it's only been a few days since you met as adults, I'm not above believing that a bond of love has already developed.
After some violent words, the two men accepted the situation and a bond developed between them.
Some bond must have developed between the two young cats.
The result was that strong bonds often developed between those covering the conflict and the rebels.
Alone without each other, a genuine bond develops between the two men.
Perhaps this was because Richard paid better than all rival employers, but over so long an association other bonds must have developed.