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Recent Examples of bull pen
Detmers’ velocity has gradually increased throughout his time in the bullpen this season.
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 18 June 2025
The 31-year-old, who had already thrown three bullpen sessions, simulated a four-out appearance over two innings while throwing upwards of 20 pitches.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 June 2025
The Sox transferred him to the 60-day IL on June 8.
Cannon, who has been on the IL since June 3 with a lower back strain, threw a bullpen session Tuesday at Rate Field.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
In the aftermath of their loss to Arizona, former Brave (and potential future Hall of Famer) Craig Kimbrell was called up from Triple-A to (hopefully) improve the bullpen, which currently has a 3.90 ERA and has converted only 10 of 21 save opportunities.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 18 June 2025
The 31-year-old, who had already thrown three bullpen sessions, simulated a four-out appearance over two innings while throwing upwards of 20 pitches.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 June 2025
The Sox transferred him to the 60-day IL on June 8.
Cannon, who has been on the IL since June 3 with a lower back strain, threw a bullpen session Tuesday at Rate Field.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
In the aftermath of their loss to Arizona, former Brave (and potential future Hall of Famer) Craig Kimbrell was called up from Triple-A to (hopefully) improve the bullpen, which currently has a 3.90 ERA and has converted only 10 of 21 save opportunities.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bull pen
Noun
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Spectators take photos of a tank during the US Army's 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, June 14, 2025.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Her father served in a tank division during the Cold War.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2025
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However, footage of a live shark mauling the empty cage was so exciting that Spielberg wanted to incorporate it in the film.—
Jim Beckerman,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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The filter is under both the rear power supply bay and a removable cage (more about the latter in a moment).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Nearly 50 men spent hours in a small holding cell asking for water, food and medication.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Season 3 kicks off with Georgia (Brianne Howey) in a holding cell on charges of murdering Tom (Vincent Legault).—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Cords dangle uncovered from teensy lamps, pens live in a vintage-looking tomato can, and there’s a random magic 8 ball next to the huge hatbox for the huge hat.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
12 June 2025
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Odell, the author of celebrity biographies like Anna, as well as the essay collection Tales from the Back Row, tells PEOPLE that turning her pen to Paltrow’s story felt like a natural next step.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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Anyone who assaults or attacks an ICE or Border Agent will do hard time in jail.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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The measure expands the crime of malfeasance in office, which is punishable with up to 10 years in jail.—
Sara Cline,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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The Torchlight Tour at Fremantle Prison takes visitors into the cells, tunnels, and courtyards of the prison, all by handheld light, with guides recounting the stories of those imprisoned in the 19th-century penitentiary.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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But their attempts to address more fundamental corruption backfire; many interpret their pragmatic cooperation with the government as carrying water for Juan Orlando Hernández, a strongman president later exposed as a drug trafficker who is now serving a 45-year sentence in a U.S. penitentiary.—
Katherine Corcoran,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Indeed, the mats have been used by people pushing strollers and pulling coolers, and have been sold in almost 20 countries.—
Alan Schwarz,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Your marine cooler could include cup holders and even bottle openers.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2025
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Edward Burke to only two years in prison for a series of shakedowns.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Most recently, under a new law in Tennessee, local officials who vote to adopt sanctuary policies could face up to six years in prison.—
Sara Cline,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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“Bull pen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bull%20pen. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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