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Recent Examples of bull pen
With the bullpen overworked from a busy week — which featured a doubleheader Wednesday — manager Craig Counsell said Friday wasn’t the time to be aggressive.
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Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Opposing starters are going deep, and bullpens are staying well rested.
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Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
The final spot has been held by Ryan Gusto, but the Marlins could opt to use an opener for Gusto or just go with a full bullpen game in that spot moving forward until Junk returns.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
And the Twins pitched a bullpen game, after pushing back right-hander Joe Ryan’s start a day for illness.
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Opposing starters are going deep, and bullpens are staying well rested.
—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
The final spot has been held by Ryan Gusto, but the Marlins could opt to use an opener for Gusto or just go with a full bullpen game in that spot moving forward until Junk returns.
—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
And the Twins pitched a bullpen game, after pushing back right-hander Joe Ryan’s start a day for illness.
—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bull pen
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One interception attempt resulted in a large explosion that spectacularly blew the roof off a fuel tank.
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The mid-size frame and 'fuel' tank are newly designed for this model; the latter is actually a two-liter lockable storage box that can hold your gloves and charging cable.
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In summer 2026, fashion brands are offering less and less chunky sandals and instead leaning into minimalist cage-toe designs and thin ankle straps that delicately wrap around the foot.
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Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race in Washington and past events including a UFC Freedom 250 cage-fighting event June 14.
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It is stored in an inactive form in cells such as the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and immune system—acting as the body’s reserve bank, indicating how much iron is available for future use.
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Brave Iranian citizens took to the streets calling for liberty, only to be met with bullets, prison cells, torture and death.
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An unidentified woman wearing sunglasses and a face covering made her way down 7th Avenue behind the media pen across from Madison Square Garden.
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Another shot shows two pups — a mostly white one and a light brown one with a white muzzle — standing up in their pens.
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The driver of the fleeing vehicle was booked into the Wyandotte County Detention Center, according to the jail’s inmate listing.
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Epstein served about 13 months in a Florida jail, and was often permitted to leave the jail on work release.
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Two years ago, a judge freed Anthony Bailey after 27 years in the federal penitentiary, giving him a second chance at life.
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After a federal jury voted to convict him in early 2024, Hernández was sent to a notorious high-security penitentiary in West Virginia to serve his time.
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For more of the best beach day essentials, check out portable coolers, beach totes, umbrellas, games, phone pouches, and more below.
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Security measures include a clear bag policy with size limits, and people are barred from bringing common items including outside food and drinks, umbrellas, coolers, metal containers and selfie sticks.
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The pair, who were detained in March, had already spent four months in prison prior to the punishment, which ultimately reduced their sentence from 25 lashes to 21, the AP said.
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Taylor, 30, now faces a potential sentence of life in prison.
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“Bull pen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bull%20pen. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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