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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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Washington’s tank job in 2025-26 worked, and their core for the future is looking at least respectable with Anthony Davis and Trae Young in tow.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Without the brutal cut, the version of Chimaev that walks into 205 should arrive with a fuller gas tank than fans have ever seen.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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The new commissioner faces the daunting task of improving the existing jail while planning for a world without it.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The singer, who did not appear in court, avoided jail time by pleading guilty to the lesser charge; Spears initially faced one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Her foundation said she has been granted a prison sentence suspension on bail.—
Sarah el Deeb,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Broderick was rushed from the California Institution for Women, the prison where she was being held, to a medical facility on April 18.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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“Bull pen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bull%20pen. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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