on the bench
Example Sentences
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Tyler Fredericson was on the bench at Bournemouth and captained United's Under-21 side in their Premier League International Cup defeat by Real Madrid last week.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
James flexed in front of his teammates on the bench, who stood to give their approval.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
In Islamabad, "the question is who else, who is on the bench?"
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Strange, because he wasn’t buried on the bench.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
But he just thinks for another moment, then sits down beside me on the bench and shakes his head.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
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