bench

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“The court’s left with this dilemma that I have not faced in my entire time on the bench and I don’t take it lightly,” Birotte said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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

Chair of the bench Jennifer Shewry told him: "We do not get cases like this very often," adding that further information may be required before sentencing.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Our eyes catch, and I remember one time, when he and his ex-girlfriend Cassie were sitting together on the bench near Cassie’s and my lockers while I was packing up my stuff.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison