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Recent Examples of bull pen
Opportunity is what the Twins’ bullpen has provided a number of relievers since last season’s trade deadline sell-off, and now, there are a bunch of veterans trying to make the most of that opportunity.
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Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Probably a different role Kyle Hart: The 33-year-old lefty showed promise coming out of the bullpen after making six starts at the beginning of ‘25 following his return from Korea.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
Assuming Crawford or another starter candidate fills the long-relief role, the rest of the bullpen looks practically set.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Look for a similar village approach to soaking up innings out of the bullpen in 2026.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
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Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Probably a different role Kyle Hart: The 33-year-old lefty showed promise coming out of the bullpen after making six starts at the beginning of ‘25 following his return from Korea.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
Assuming Crawford or another starter candidate fills the long-relief role, the rest of the bullpen looks practically set.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Look for a similar village approach to soaking up innings out of the bullpen in 2026.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bull pen
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The tank was placed on the ice March 10 and fell through by March 25, weeks earlier than usual.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The think-tank set was not prepared to tackle the common good, much less the Highest.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Farmer Boys’ breakfast burritos contain cage-free eggs, hash browns, cheese, salsa and choice of meats.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Boyers said that many of these escape attempts are at least partly down to the fact a hamster cage can feel quite limiting.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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There, the cells were cultured and injected with a virus that carries the gene that LAD-1 patients are missing, Kohn said.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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This device is a high-tech centrifuge that simulates microgravity by spinning vials with samples around two axes, effectively confusing the cells inside as to their position in space.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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The legislation also calls for ending the sales tax on school supplies like pens, pencils, crayons, backpacks and lunchboxes, along with energy efficient appliances for residential use, including washers, dryers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and standard-size refrigerators, among others.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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According to Turner, Kaiko and her littermates lived outdoors in a pen from birth until she was rescued at around nine months old.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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This center could break that cycle by getting them the specialized treatment that the jail cannot and does not provide.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Ramsey, 53, has been held in a Dallas County, Iowa, jail since March 17, with bail set at $2 million.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
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But Wood’s penitentiary is considerably sturdier.—
Robert Rubsam,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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The former president was hospitalized on March 13 after feeling ill at the Papuda penitentiary in the Brazilian capital.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Inspectors found a live roach in the walk-in cooler.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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Also, milk, half and half (52F - Cold Holding) in glass door reach-in cooler on front service line.—
Staff reports,
Florida Times-Union,
24 Mar. 2026
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He was beaten by security forces, arrested and sentenced to 14 years in prison.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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During his 12-year pontificate, Francis famously celebrated the Holy Thursday ritual by traveling to Rome-area prisons and refugee centers to wash the feet of people most on society’s margins.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Bull pen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bull%20pen. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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