Sentence examples for to bench from inspiring English sources

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to podium

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The phrase "to bench" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in sports contexts to refer to the act of sidelining a player or not allowing them to participate in a game or activity. Example: "The coach decided to bench the star player for the first half due to his poor performance in practice."

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to bench

noun

A long seat, for example, in the park.

They sat on a park bench and tossed bread crumbs to the ducks and pigeons.

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And you want to bench him?

The New York Times - Sports

Promoted Jim Lett to bench coach.

The New York Times

He had to bench no one.

The New York Times - Sports

On Friday, Girardi decided to bench Rodriguez altogether.

The New York Times - Sports

Löw was not amused and threatened to bench Boateng.

The New York Times - Sports

Moved Ron Roenicke from third base coach to bench coach.

The New York Times

Cano said Girardi was right to bench him last season.

The New York Times - Sports

But Schiano said he did not plan to bench him.

The New York Times - Sports

"I said: 'Ian, I had to bench you.

The New York Times - Sports

Manager Willie Randolph has never been inclined to bench Wright.

The New York Times - Sports

I went from starter to bench player in a flash.

The New York Times

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to chair

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