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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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Each cell is stocked with paralyzed tree crickets, katydids and other orthoptera insects.—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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But like most cells in the body, B cells can malfunction or not function fully, enabling cancer cells to evade them.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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In one scene in the novel, a black ram named Othello, who lives in misery in a carnival, forced to fight dogs, is visited in his pen by a strange ram bearing advice.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Books, pens and paper were all banned, Samoudi said.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
9 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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In the early 1970s, the penitentiary remained poorly funded, and prison officials hoped to make money on the rodeo.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2026
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Al Capone was transferred by train to a federal penitentiary in Atlanta.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Noun
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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 10 May. 2026.
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