bench

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And the bench of venture-backed AI roll-up companies has expanded in recent years to include companies like London-based Dwelly, which acquires property-management companies, and San Francisco-based Crescendo, which focuses on call centers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 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

After dropping Ronaldo to the bench at the 2022 World Cup, the then Portugal manager faced a backlash on social media from members of the forward's family and left his post shortly afterwards.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 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