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bench

[bench] / bɛntʃ /
NOUN
furniture for sitting
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Alito, the court’s second-oldest member, felt ill during the March 20 dinner, which followed a Federalist Society symposium celebrating his 20 years on the bench.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

They include everything from sketches of Apple logos to the bench and desk of the Apple I’s presentation at the Homebrew Computer Club a half-century ago.

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

Sienna Betts had yet to debut as one of UCLA’s key bench pieces and Lauren Betts was limited with a left arm injury.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Spying an empty bus shelter on the opposite side of the street, I sit on the icy metal bench and wrap my arms tight around my calves, rest my forehead on my knees.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam