"The Haqqanis have deep local roots, so they just have a deeper bench," Mr. Fishman said.
Mr. Obama was clearly seeking to pull America out of its latest funk, arguing that no country has a deeper bench, better universities or a more entrepreneurial spirit.
"We have a deeper bench and a deeper team, which we need because we're up-tempo and press so much".
Now they have held the White House for 18 of the last 30 years, and have a deeper bench of experienced officials to rely on.
While Democrats grouse that Mr. Bush has a deeper bench of prospects than Al Gore, the vice president has the advantage of not having any single issue looming over his short list.
Brooks, meanwhile, has a deeper bench with far more flexibility, but he simply isn't using it correctly.
Men have distinguished themselves in female roles in ballet since time immemorial, and no company today has a deeper bench of accomplished male actor-dancers than American Ballet Theatre.
SWEDISH gastronomy has a deep bench.
Fangoria had a deep bench when it came to iconoclasts.
He has a deep bench to replace him in the London control room.
