bench

Example Sentences

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When you look at their team and their bench, they have got some incredible players.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

He had been told that instead of having their catchers call pitches, just as they have for the past 150 years, the Marlins’ coaches would be handling that responsibility from the bench.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Latson fills a direct need for the Sparks, who even after signing veteran Erica Wheeler this week still lacked some guard depth off the bench.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Borrelli told him he would start on the bench but he did not stay there for long.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

I drop onto the bench, look out at the water and the tiny island.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin