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bench

[bench] / bɛntʃ /
NOUN
furniture for sitting
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Coming into the tournament with an injury, Lamine Yamal started it on the bench and was unable to help unlock Cape Verde's defence when he was introduced as a substitute in their goalless opener.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

Actress Emmy Rossum discusses her ideal morning routine with sunrise walks, a specific bench in Central Park and elaborate handshakes with her kids.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

He was ably supported by Barcelona's Pedro, an emerging talent with only eight caps at the time, while Liverpool's Fernando Torres appeared off the bench.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Later, sitting on an aluminum bench in one of her many-tiered patios, she flips between a blank page and another in which a serpent curves across a cerulean plane.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

That night I did not sleep and the next day at my bench scarcely heard the conversation around me.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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

As he left the chamber, he was given a standing ovation by his own MPs, as well as many on the opposition benches, while his family watched on from the gallery.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

He gestured over the barrier to a manicured plot with shady benches.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 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

The spectator’s benches were packed tighter than ever on day sixty-eight, when Daniel Ellsberg finally took the stand.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

He was then benched for England's run to the T20 World Cup semi-finals in the spring.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

Coach Rod Brind’Amour benched starting goalie Frederik Andersen in Game 3, inserting Brandon Bussi, who then led the team to three straight wins.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

Jarred Vanderbilt was certainly running hot Tuesday night in a rematch against Oklahoma City after he was benched in the first moments of the second quarter.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 9, 2026

In the weeks leading up to that explosive interview, he was left upset after meetings with the Liverpool hierarchy, including sporting director Richard Hughes, where it was outlined that he could be benched.

From BBC Mar. 24, 2026

He was also upset when a fellow teammate at linebacker, David Fierro, suddenly got benched after starting all year.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

Redick tried to inject some energy into the group by benching veterans Rui Hachimura and Jarred Vanderbilt for small mistakes early, but the coach later admitted the tactic didn’t work.

From Los Angeles Times May 3, 2026

“But in today’s landscape, benching your stars isn’t realistic. Wins are too valuable, and money — whether we admit it or not — drives everything.”

From MarketWatch Jan. 30, 2026

His showing was so impressive that LaFleur felt compelled to squash any chatter about benching Love, the quarterback the team signed to a $220 million contract, in favor of Willis.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 3, 2026

Inter coach Cristian Chivu started with Lautaro Martinez and Ange-Yoan Bonny up front, benching Marcus Thuram after Sunday's disappointing derby defeat by AC Milan.

From Barron's Nov. 26, 2025

"No, no; I'm not hurt," she panted, sinking on the cushioned benching where usually rows of semi-sea-sick people were lying.

From The Kentons by Howells, William Dean




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