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Recent Examples of bull pen
The Cubs can’t seem to get through a series without another injury impacting the bullpen.
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Still, the Mets had a chance to break through against the Rockies bullpen.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Sunday was the first time in its past 11 chances the bullpen surrendered a lead.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Roberts had no regrets about his bullpen usage in the latter innings.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Still, the Mets had a chance to break through against the Rockies bullpen.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Sunday was the first time in its past 11 chances the bullpen surrendered a lead.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Roberts had no regrets about his bullpen usage in the latter innings.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bull pen
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Smaller production runs mean that equipment like the German Leopard battle tank costs far more than its US counterpart, analysts say.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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There is an option to connect to the public water system, if the next owner wishes and the home has a 1,000 gallon underground propane tank that is owned, not rented.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The mechanics stuff happens in the cage.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Tomatoes need cages, cucumbers need a trellis.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The exhibit included two amphibious trucks that AT&T personnel have used to cross rivers and floods to restore cell sites, plus a 46-foot-long landing craft that the firm bought two years ago to transport up to 20,000 pounds of larger vehicles and gear.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2026
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According to the filing, that process allows male inmates to transfer into women’s facilities and in some cases share cells, bathrooms and showers with female prisoners.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Meanwhile, at least one country is pivoting away from digital resources by reintroducing physical books and having students return to using pen and paper.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
4 May 2026
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Now the Ducks, who put pen to paper with Quenneville last May, are seeking to replicate that feat by jousting with the Vegas Golden Knights for a chance to advance to the conference finals for the first time since their 2017 loss to the Nashville Predators.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Mueller, whom Northside ISD placed on leave, remained in the Bexar County jail on $95,000 bail and faced up to life in prison if convicted.—
JJ Velasquez,
San Antonio Express-News,
3 May 2026
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Mengtong / China News Service/VCG via Getty Images The restrictions have prevented Allen from communicating with anyone besides his legal team, as well as accessing the commissary or resources such as jail tablets, the filing states.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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Local flavor The Idaho Botanical Garden is located next to the penitentiary and boasts more than 30 acres of gardens.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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The government opened the federal penitentiary on Alcatraz in 1934, hoping to use the remote island to house particularly difficult prisoners, according to the National Park Service.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2026
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For those looking to upgrade their picnic setup, select coolers are marked down by 30%.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Its array of cocktails includes the cilantro jalapeño margarita for $14, espresso martini for $15, blackberry gin cooler for $13, and several low or zero-proof options.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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Or worse, to turn it into a sort of prison sentence.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The rights lawyer fainted twice in prison on Friday in the northwestern city of Zanjan, her foundation said, and was admitted to a local hospital.—
Adam Schreck,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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“Bull pen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bull%20pen. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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