bench

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The Real Madrid midfielder has only started four times since the German took over as England boss in January 2025, with a further three appearances off the bench.

From BBC • 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 watch his friends embrace from a bench at the back of the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 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

I left early with Mawuli, each of us carrying a wooden bench from home.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo