bench
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If Smart is unable to return in Doncic’s absence, the Lakers could shift even more ball-handling responsibility to Reaves and LeBron James while relying on Bronny James as an additional guard off the bench.
From Los Angeles Times • 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
Luke Kennard had 19 points off the bench, knocking down four of five from three-point range.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 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
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.