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bench

[bench] / bɛntʃ /
NOUN
furniture for sitting
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Davidson would have to be carried by her teammates and coaches to the bench, where her face contorted in pain as trainers examined her.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2011, he was removed from the bench of the Supreme Court for misconduct, and in 2022 he was expelled from a regional bar association for ethical and criminal violations.

From Barron's

Moments before he scored, the U.S. coaches had even summoned him to the bench for a quick breather.

From The Wall Street Journal

Indeed, it was a noble effort, albeit one that meant little by the time Arenas collapsed into the bench, breathless, midway through the first half Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times

This season he has spent most of his time on the bench, playing about 11 minutes per game for the Bruins while supplying rebounding and defense and energy.

From Los Angeles Times