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bench

[bench] / bɛntʃ /
NOUN
furniture for sitting
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Example Sentences

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He was an active questioner during oral arguments three days later, and he has not missed any time on the bench.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Nearby, a man fanned skewers sizzling on a barbecue grill while a couple played badminton and retirees sang cheerfully on a park bench.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Doncic smiled slyly toward the Lakers bench as he back pedaled.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

He too was left on the bench, though, as Clarke stuck with his more experienced central options.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

He climbed up on top of a bench and yelled, “Who are we?”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix