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Phillips, who has been out for more than a year following Tommy John surgery, threw 23 pitches in his third session against hitters but first from a major league mound.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026 -
The Padres actually made Michael McGreevy throw 26 pitches in the fourth, as Gavin Sheets and Tatis drew two-out walks.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Things are equally akilter in his family’s home, with his mother now sitting on the couch watching TV while his father slaves away in the kitchen.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Applies (oneself).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applies%20%28oneself%29. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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