bench
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Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard, three of the players to withdraw from international duty, were not in the squad while William Saliba was named on the bench.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Alito, the court’s second-oldest member, felt ill during the March 20 dinner, which followed a Federalist Society symposium celebrating his 20 years 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
Doncic smiled slyly toward the Lakers bench as he back pedaled.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Rashawn sat down on the bench across the aisle from them.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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