bench

Example Sentences

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On a recent tour, a chassis was being bounced around on a new test bench that cuts road-worthiness testing from 30 weeks down to 10, according to the engineer in charge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Caitlin Clark says everybody making a big deal about a heated moment on the bench between her and Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White has gotten it “blatantly wrong.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Ancelotti was on Italy's bench as assistant coach when Brazil won the 1994 World Cup in the United States.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The head coach shouting harsh critiques from the sideline, the assistant coach there to put his arm around you when you made it, crestfallen and ashamed, back to the bench.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 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