on the bench

Example Sentences

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Spanish-born Alvaro Fidalgo's decision in February to represent Mexico rather than wait for a Spanish call-up, which would be unlikely to come, may mean that Mora has to begin the tournament on the bench.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Four years later in Qatar, he played two matches and was stranded on the bench by Mexico’s coach at the time, Gerardo Martino, against eventual champion Argentina.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

He enrolled at Princeton knowing he’d spend at least a year or two on the bench.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

In what seemed like a classic case of Pep Guardiola overthinking a final, Manchester City lynchpin Rodri was left on the bench for the Champions League defeat by Chelsea in 2021.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Oliver twisted in his seat so that one leg rested on the bench.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows