bench

Example Sentences

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The judges who presided over this travesty are still on the bench.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The Real Madrid midfielder has only started four times since the German took over as England boss in January 2025, with a further three appearances off the bench.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

It’s doubtful that Ross or any judge would exhibit such leniency from the bench when confronted with litigants’ similar misconduct.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Four years later in Qatar, he played two matches and was stranded on the bench by Mexico’s coach at the time, Gerardo Martino, against eventual champion Argentina.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

I scoot to the middle of the bench.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith