on the bench

Example Sentences

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That allowed Eddie Howe to heavily rotate his side, with four-goal hero from the first leg Anthony Gordon among those left on the bench.

From Barron's

“I got out there for a little bit, sat on the bench during halftime before our meeting,” James said.

From Los Angeles Times

Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki were among those left on the bench against Newcastle as Pep Guardiola has shown his faith in O'Reilly.

From Barron's

The squad has also been afflicted by a sickness bug, which dramatically revealed itself in the quarter-final when Nathan MacKinnon threw up while sat on the bench.

From BBC

The player found himself immediately on the bench.

From Los Angeles Times