bench

Example Sentences

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Sunday’s game wasn’t the first time Smith stood behind the bench in a Stanley Cup playoff game.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Dressed in a crisp white button up shirt and khaki pants, Doncic sat next to Reaves on the bench.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

There was cause for optimism on the team sheet, too, as long-term absentees Rodrigo Bentancur and James Maddison were fit enough to start and make the bench respectively.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

This was a tale of two contrasting cameos from the bench last weekend.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

He climbed up on top of a bench and yelled, “Who are we?”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix