on the bench

Example Sentences

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The Bruins didn’t even panic when their leader seemed to panic, as Betts spent nearly half of the first quarter on the bench complaining that, “I’ve got something stuck in my throat.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

“The court’s left with this dilemma that I have not faced in my entire time on the bench and I don’t take it lightly,” Birotte said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

One of those judges said that in four decades on the bench, he had never seen a case where the outcome was as clear as this one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

He too was left on the bench, though, as Clarke stuck with his more experienced central options.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

I’m worried her little fingers will get crushed and scoop her into my arms, quickly sitting her on the bench next to me before she starts to wail.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan