on the bench
Example Sentences
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The Azzurri even had the luxury of leaving Juventus' world record signing, Roberto Baggio, on the bench.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Judges are expected to behave with decorum while on the bench, but the profession doesn’t demand that they forfeit free-speech rights in retirement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The viral footage appears to show Clark and White having a heated exchange while the team is huddled on the bench.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 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
She plays Christmas music, and the guys who are waiting for visitors get all dressed up in suits and ties and sit on the bench by the entryway.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
