bench

Example Sentences

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He was an active questioner during oral arguments three days later, and he has not missed any time on the bench.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Nearby, a man fanned skewers sizzling on a barbecue grill while a couple played badminton and retirees sang cheerfully on a park bench.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

One of those judges said that in four decades on the bench, he had never seen a case where the outcome was as clear as this one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Sienna Betts had yet to debut as one of UCLA’s key bench pieces and Lauren Betts was limited with a left arm injury.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“What is with you today?” he said, dropping on the bench next to Coal with a fistful of burger—probably his second.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste