bench
noun
a long seat for several people.
had benched
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past perfectof bench.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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McDaniels had benched starter Derek Carr and Stidham came in slinging.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
McAdoo had benched a healthy Eli Manning, ending his streak of 210 games started, at the time the second-longest for a quarterback in NFL history.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 8, 2022
In 2020, Pederson had benched former would-be franchise quarterback Carson Wentz in favor of rookie Jalen Hurts late in a miserable 4-11-1 season.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 18, 2022
Cronin had benched starters Juzang and Jules Bernard to start the second half in favor of Peyton Watson and David Singleton because he said the latter two players were more deserving.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 24, 2021
His “best opportunity to be successful” comment was seen as one last jab at the team that had benched him for the playoff run.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 23, 2016
