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Surely, Bound to, Certainly, Be decided

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Examples

Having studied that much, he is bound to pass the exam.

This bag is genuine leather, so it's bound to be expensive.

Trying to run a marathon without any practice is obviously impossible.

Such a ridiculous story must be a joke.

Since they missed out on the championship, everyone on the team must be disappointed.

That restaurant is extremely popular, so it is bound to be crowded.

Mother: 'I wonder if she'll be happy if I buy her a toy?'
Father: 'Of course! She's bound to be happy!'

It's the middle of winter in Hokkaido, so it's definitely cold.

If you eat that much cake, you are bound to gain weight.

Since it's a five-star hotel, it's certain to be clean.

The baby has been crying for a while. He must be hungry.

That movie won so many awards, so it's bound to be interesting.