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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
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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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In all, 84 military vehicles, including 28 Abrams tanks, 6,700 marching soldiers and other military presentations, rolled through the streets of Washington for the celebration, which also happened to fall on Trump's 79th birthday.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
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
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And the border crisis under the Biden administration only exacerbates the threat of terror cells in the U.S. activating to harm Americans at home.—
Julia Bonavita , Danielle Wallace , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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For instance, Bishop says these locations might include: Isolated locations without reliable cell service.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
20 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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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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Repeat offenders could face 90 days in jail or a $1,000 fine, or sometimes both.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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In the years since, John has been arrested several times and served jail time for violence against two different women, per The New York Times.—
Kelsey Lentz,
People.com,
23 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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Willie Cochran was sentenced to one year in prison in 2019 for using his ward charity fund like his personal piggy bank, including to pay for gambling trips, fancy meals and accessories for his Mercedes.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Under the terms of the agreement, Judge Julie Lugo, who presides in the 372nd District Court, sentenced Wolfe to 40 years in prison.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2025
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“Bull pen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bull%20pen. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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