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

In other jurisdictions, members of the federal bench have exercised their authority to appoint an interim U.S. attorney.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 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

One of those judges said that in four decades on the bench, he had never seen a case where the outcome was as clear as this one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Leo and his mom are sitting next to each other on a bench outside the sliding doors.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila