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Coxon then fired off a series of posts about his resignation from a San Francisco park bench.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

Judge Joanna Korner noted his appearance in court for the first time, and said he could leave the court at any time without seeking permission from the bench.

From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026

While New Zealand were spirited and skilful in pursuit of a win to square the series, the Springboks' go-forward up front and the depth of their bench kept the All Blacks at bay.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

And in the weight room, Smith takes a break from squats and bench press to pump iron—with his fingers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

“Drum lesson with Cat,” Harry said, sitting straight-backed as she settled herself, backpack in her lap, body centered in her space on the other end of the pickup bench.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Until Ted benches her, however, she is a device, a measuring stick against which Ted and Rebecca stack their values.

From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2026

"I am now looking forward to continuing to make a real contribution to the Conservative team in Parliament and beyond, to build and amplify our vision for Britain, from the back benches."

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

We’ll sit at Trails’ wooden benches surrounded by nature where it almost feels like we’re not in LA.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

"There were no benches, no bathrooms, no drinking water, no facilities at all. Even animals would not be kept in such a place," he said.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

In Detroit cigar factories, ten-year-old boys had to stand on benches in order to reach their work.

From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell

The “It’s Not Unusual” singer has been a member of the coaching panel on the British incarnation of “The Voice” since it launched in 2012, though he was previously benched for the show’s fifth season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

Coach Rod Brind’Amour benched starting goalie Frederik Andersen in Game 3, inserting Brandon Bussi, who then led the team to three straight wins.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026

Ayton’s effort has waned throughout the season, sometimes resulting in him getting benched late in games.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2026

That earned him a lucrative extension but two months later he was concussed again, and after some underwhelming form in 2025 he was benched for the final three games of last season.

From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2026

Plus, I didn’t want English to get benched for something like renaming a play after me.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds

“But in today’s landscape, benching your stars isn’t realistic. Wins are too valuable, and money — whether we admit it or not — drives everything.”

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 30, 2026

She also has experience managing some of the company’s most delicate and important commercial and creative relationships, from the recent carriage dispute with YouTube TV to September’s benching and reinstatement of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 2, 2025

Inter coach Cristian Chivu started with Lautaro Martinez and Ange-Yoan Bonny up front, benching Marcus Thuram after Sunday's disappointing derby defeat by AC Milan.

From Barron's ● Nov. 26, 2025

Johnson does not face the same competition for his place with Wales, which is why his benching against Belgium was so striking, despite his indifferent form.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2025

Cool it is, and of a pulverous smell, as a sacred place should be; a blessed benching goes round the wall, and you sit down and take unlimited comfort in the frescos.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 117, July, 1867. by Various