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bench

[bench] / bɛntʃ /
NOUN
furniture for sitting
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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

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

Quicker than this telling, quicker than Charlie, Glenn was off the bench.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck