benches
Example Sentences
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He was parachuted into parliament in a by-election last month to take his place on the green benches and, weeks later, at the top of the greasy pole.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Slogans were also shouted inside the lower house by the opposition benches, demanding the resignation of the education minister and justice for students.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
With the top teams digging deeper into the benches for late playoff runs, developing young players has never been more important.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
She said it could involve a presentation of toys and other items among the chamber’s leather benches and hardwood paneling, followed by a nationwide tour.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Enthusiastic volunteers, they had left their lecture halls and school benches to fight on the Western Front, inspired by surging feelings of patriotism and a longing for military glory.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
