bench

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Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard, three of the players to withdraw from international duty, were not in the squad while William Saliba was named on the bench.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

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

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

The main surprise in Clarke's squad for these friendlies was the inclusion of Kilmarnock's teenage winger Findlay Curtis, and the on-loan Rangers man came off the bench for his senior international debut against Japan.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The day before the attack, Christopher sat on a bench outside the ferry terminal, waiting for his grandfather.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell