on the bench

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Going back to that game in New Jersey last week, Aston Villa captain and Tartan Army sweetheart John McGinn was the one to start on the bench.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

But that was a game where John McGinn sat on the bench.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

At halftime, he had the luxury of putting Pulisic on the bench.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Judges are expected to behave with decorum while on the bench, but the profession doesn’t demand that they forfeit free-speech rights in retirement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“Get that idea out of your head. He’s eating lunch on the bench out front, so he’s definitely not under arrest.”

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman