bench

Example Sentences

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As an option off the bench, Aguirre could turn to 17-year-old Gilberto Mora, the youngest player in the tournament, who is sure to draw cheers from the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Rogers also looked lively when he came off the bench – Bellingham briefly being used as a false nine – so the debate will continue to rage.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

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