the bench
noun
1
law
: the place where a judge sits in a court of law
The lawyer asked if he could approach the bench.
2
: a long seat where the members of a sports team wait during a game for a chance to play
He spent most of his season on the bench.
He plays better coming off the bench.
Examples of the bench in a Sentence
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However, a resolution making its way through the state Legislature could keep Arizona’s Supreme Court justices on the bench, even if voters decide to reject them on the ballot in November.
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The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024
Wright was one of the few bright spots for the Heat in Sunday’s Game 1 loss, finishing with 17 points on 6-of-7 shooting from the field and 5-of-5 shooting from three-point range, three assists and two steals in 26 minutes off the bench.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2024
Davion Mitchell is playing a big role off the bench with Huerter and Monk out.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 16 Apr. 2024
Thompson, who has painted so many postseason masterpieces, hit the bench late alongside Curry and Green.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
According to the brand, the bench and seat cushions offer plenty of ergonomic comfort and also come with easy-to-wash covers that can be zipped on or off in a pinch.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
Because within Paye and so many others on the bench, remnants of VanDerveer’s DNA will remain all over the program.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
His numbers dipped in two years with the Aztecs, off the bench in 2022-23 and as a starter last season: 8.4 points and 38.5 percent (32.0 percent on 3s).
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2024
Those two games as a reserve marked Herro’s first time playing off the bench since the 2022 playoffs — the same season that he was named the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024
Wright was one of the few bright spots for the Heat in Sunday’s Game 1 loss, finishing with 17 points on 6-of-7 shooting from the field and 5-of-5 shooting from three-point range, three assists and two steals in 26 minutes off the bench.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2024
Davion Mitchell is playing a big role off the bench with Huerter and Monk out.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 16 Apr. 2024
Thompson, who has painted so many postseason masterpieces, hit the bench late alongside Curry and Green.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
According to the brand, the bench and seat cushions offer plenty of ergonomic comfort and also come with easy-to-wash covers that can be zipped on or off in a pinch.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
Because within Paye and so many others on the bench, remnants of VanDerveer’s DNA will remain all over the program.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
His numbers dipped in two years with the Aztecs, off the bench in 2022-23 and as a starter last season: 8.4 points and 38.5 percent (32.0 percent on 3s).
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2024
Those two games as a reserve marked Herro’s first time playing off the bench since the 2022 playoffs — the same season that he was named the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
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“The bench.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20bench. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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