bench

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Spanish-born Alvaro Fidalgo's decision in February to represent Mexico rather than wait for a Spanish call-up, which would be unlikely to come, may mean that Mora has to begin the tournament on the bench.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 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

Four years later in Qatar, he played two matches and was stranded on the bench by Mexico’s coach at the time, Gerardo Martino, against eventual champion Argentina.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 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

An old lady, old like a grandmother, sat on the bench in the waiting room.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold