The supporters of the Washoe project attribute the failure to Nim being looked after 24 hours a day by different assistants, preventing Nim from fostering special bonds and trust with the humans.

It fostered bonds of blood between them and a healthy rivalry between the disciplines.

Throughout the years, each floor has developed their own unique culture and fostered strong bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood.

She has cooked dinner for her team to foster tighter bonds.

The rationale behind these laws is that sometimes, especially with the death of a parent or in a family that has undergone divorce, the children may not have the opportunity to have contact with the non-custodial parent and his relatives, thus fostering continued familial bonds.

Due to the small size of the school, the current body of approximately 110 students enjoy small classes, close relations with faculty and administrative staff and the student association plans many events that foster close bonds amongst students.

The "Ural Scots" describe their mission as fostering cultural and spiritual bonds between the two peoples, creating a common information environment, and sharing knowledge, ideas and expertise between Russia and Scotland.

She speculates that higher wages contribute to job stability, which in turn fosters closer bonds between attendants and children and helps development.

To foster common bonds with all persons of good will, he decreed an annual peace day to be celebrated on January first of every year.