bench
noun
a long seat for several people.
was benching
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past progressiveof bench.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Saleh announced the team’s decision Wednesday it was benching Wilson, the No. 2 overall pick in last year’s draft, and starting White.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 24, 2022
So the next move was benching Ryan in favor of Sam Ehlinger, the more mobile second-year quarterback who has not thrown a pass in his three NFL appearances.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 26, 2022
Two days after coach Frank Reich announced he was benching the 2016 league MVP, little had changed for the 15-year veteran.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 26, 2022
And the coach would say, 'When I recruited him, he was benching this or running 4.5 40-yard dash.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 23, 2012
INC The big move was benching Montero, but I thought Nyassi showed well in replacement.
From Seattle Times ● May 17, 2010
