bench

Example Sentences

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In October 2023, United were trailing 1-0 at home to Brentford when McTominay came off the bench with 10 minutes to go.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

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

I watch his friends embrace from a bench at the back of the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

I settle back on the bench to wait for Mom.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko