bench

I supported pulling more public defenders onto the bench, and I still think that overall, it has a lot of benefits.

From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026

He called a Times reporter during his incarceration and said he had been arrested for damaging a bench near the beach shortly after his return.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

Having performed at his funeral procession, the five-piece Bostin Brass brand performed on the streets of Birmingham throughout the day, including a performance at the Black Sabbath bench.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

Hirst failed to make it off the bench for Scotland in a campaign that ended at the group stage, as Al-Hamadi appeared three times for winless Iraq.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

Just inside his small private entrance a wooden bench ran along the wall.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

He began shouting and gesturing toward Caballero, which led to the benches clearing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

Witkoff sat in a row of hard wooden benches often occupied by people aiming to make public displays of support for Trump—J.D.

From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026

Parliament was adjourned on Tuesday after the opposition benches demanded a discussion on the alleged "brutality unleashed on students".

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026

He also pledged to support Burnham from the back benches.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

He strolled along a tree-lined path, taking in the details—retired people on benches, mothers and children, vendors selling ice cream.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

Ronaldo may still look like he belongs in a Marvel movie, but his dip in efficiency already saw him benched at the World Cup four years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026

At one after-school soccer game during Pratt’s senior year, Crossroads’ soccer coach benched him.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026

In the weeks leading up to that explosive interview, he was left upset after meetings with the Liverpool hierarchy, including sporting director Richard Hughes, where it was outlined that he could be benched.

From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026

Dave Cherry starts at hooker in place of the benched George Turner, with Glasgow lock Max Williamson taking Brown's place in the second row.

From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026

“And you can’t afford to be benched, dude. Especially since scouts are checkin’ for you, hard,” I said.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds

Redick ultimately responded by benching Vanderbilt the rest of the game and then not-so-subtly ripping him afterward.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026

“But in today’s landscape, benching your stars isn’t realistic. Wins are too valuable, and money — whether we admit it or not — drives everything.”

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 30, 2026

His showing was so impressive that LaFleur felt compelled to squash any chatter about benching Love, the quarterback the team signed to a $220 million contract, in favor of Willis.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 3, 2026

Bayern Munich cruised to a 3-0 home win over Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday despite benching Harry Kane and several others ahead of Tuesday's trip to European champions Paris Saint-Germain.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2025

There was a general hustle and confusion, as exhibitors led forth their dogs from shelter; benching them and plying brush and chalk and towel in frantic haste.

From Further Adventures of Lad by Terhune, Albert Payson