benches
Example Sentences
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He pledged to support Burnham from the back benches.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
He was parachuted into parliament in a by-election last month to take his place on the green benches and, weeks later, at the top of the greasy pole.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Fifa has introduced climate-controlled benches, the provision of water and electrolyte drinks, ice, cold towels, fans, mist and shade.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
He gestured over the barrier to a manicured plot with shady benches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
Sleepy people were sitting and lying on benches fashioned from tree trunks, including women with children, and babies on their backs.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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