Example Sentences
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He began shouting and gesturing toward Caballero, which led to the benches clearing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Witkoff sat in a row of hard wooden benches often occupied by people aiming to make public displays of support for Trump—J.D.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
He pledged to support Burnham from the back benches.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Parliament was adjourned on Tuesday after the opposition benches demanded a discussion on the alleged "brutality unleashed on students".
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
“Why did no one think to put benches in the courtyard?”
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
