Example Sentences

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Jarred Vanderbilt was certainly running hot Tuesday night in a rematch against Oklahoma City after he was benched in the first moments of the second quarter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 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

The Broncos signed Stidham the next offseason and, in 2023, he earned what would be the two most recent starts after Payton benched Russell Wilson.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

“I’m here to beat Hillside,” he said, “not destroy them. You’re the only first-stringer left on the field, and you’re already benched for the first quarter of our next game.”

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli