on the bench
Example Sentences
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Spanish-born Alvaro Fidalgo's decision in February to represent Mexico rather than wait for a Spanish call-up, which would be unlikely to come, may mean that Mora has to begin the tournament on the bench.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The judges who presided over this travesty are still on the bench.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
In what seemed like a classic case of Pep Guardiola overthinking a final, Manchester City lynchpin Rodri was left on the bench for the Champions League defeat by Chelsea in 2021.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
The couple posed for pictures on the bench from where Princess Diana was photographed alone in an iconic 1992 shot.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
He sat on the bench in front of the barn squinting into the sun like he was waiting outside the barbershop for a cut.
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
