bench

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He had been told that instead of having their catchers call pitches, just as they have for the past 150 years, the Marlins’ coaches would be handling that responsibility from the bench.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Tyler Fredericson was on the bench at Bournemouth and captained United's Under-21 side in their Premier League International Cup defeat by Real Madrid last week.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Borrelli told him he would start on the bench but he did not stay there for long.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

She could jump in off the bench and make some serious shots, developing into a starter pretty quickly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

A squirrel leaped onto the bench and watched him.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell