benching
- present participle of bench.
Example Sentences
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Benching starters Reggie Jackson, Zubac and Nicolas Batum the entire second half, Lue put the game in the hands of his reserves.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2022
Despite the talk of changes, there’s at least one move Rivera said he won’t make: Benching Taylor Heinicke.
From Washington Times • Oct. 18, 2021
Benching him would have left him to stew all winter about his place on the team, if not his worthiness as a major-leaguer.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2021
“Collins Considers Benching Former Ace,” one tabloid headline read beside a picture of Harvey with huge type: “Super Zero.”
From Washington Post • May 20, 2016
Benching A-Rod was a gutsy decision, writes ESPN’s Ian O’Connor.
From Slate • Oct. 15, 2012
