bench

Example Sentences

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He enrolled at Princeton knowing he’d spend at least a year or two on the bench.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Mock arrived at Martin’s desk with ambitions that would similarly break from legal tradition, seeking the impeachment of the entire D.C. bench.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

Just four of Shankland's 18 Scotland appearances have been starts, with the rest coming from the bench.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The couple posed for pictures on the bench from where Princess Diana was photographed alone in an iconic 1992 shot.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

We sat on the piano bench together week after week, not as friends exactly, but with enough familiarity for me to feel as if I was more than a nameless her.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu