bench

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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

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

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

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

And then I remember setting it on the bench beside me at the restaurant.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam