bench
noun
a long seat for several people.
will bench
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future tenseof bench.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Several reports Wednesday morning stated that the Broncos will bench Wilson as their starting quarterback for the rest of the season, in large part to avoid the possibility of an injury.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 27, 2023
He has never made an excuse about his disability and next week will bench press at USC’s Pro Day to raise money for the treatment of retinoblastoma, the cancer that took his eyesight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2019
The New York Giants will bench Eli Manning for Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders, ending the veteran quarterback’s streak of 210 consecutive regular-season starts that dates back to his rookie season.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 28, 2017
The San Francisco 49ers will bench starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick in favor of Blaine Gabbert, according to multiple reports on Monday.
From Reuters ● Nov. 3, 2015
The Washington Nationals and their general manager, Mike Rizzo, have announced that they will bench star pitcher Stephen Strasburg in the next few weeks.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 22, 2012
