farm system
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of farm system
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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It’s not unlike what the Dodgers do, with their prize-winning farm system buffeting their star-studded,championship-winning, big-league club.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
They have a roster replete with young talent and a farm system that’s the envy of their peers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025
If there’s any team that has the ammunition to pull it off, however, it’s the Dodgers, with their ample pitching depth and top-ranked farm system.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025
His employers risk being saddled with stars on the decline and a barren farm system after his departure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025
He’s built a complex farm system around this simple idea.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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