bench
noun
a long seat for several people.
Example Sentences
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When England head coach John Mitchell benched her after England's loss in Toronto he was clear that "it isn't disputed that she adds huge value".
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
There is uncertainty over how De Zerbi will line up, and Senesi is at risk of being benched given Tottenham's depth at centre-back.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Coach Rod Brind’Amour benched starting goalie Frederik Andersen in Game 3, inserting Brandon Bussi, who then led the team to three straight wins.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
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
“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
