bench

Example Sentences

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I was sitting on a bench, and I looked over, and there was a huge commotion, and all the couple's friends were there.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

It’s doubtful that Ross or any judge would exhibit such leniency from the bench when confronted with litigants’ similar misconduct.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

I watch his friends embrace from a bench at the back of the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

He announced his arrival in 2018 with a full-page ad in the Los Angeles Times that read simply, “Dear Los Angeles, You’re welcome”—and then proceeded to score two goals off the bench in his debut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Right away, she pulled me onto the bench to sit next to her and started chattering to me.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu