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: a usually uncovered stand of tiered planks providing seating for spectators
—usually used in plural
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The fan scarfing a hot dog while drinking a beer in the bleachers is making way for the one watching the game in an intimate suite, a V.I.P. club or a casual meeting spot with all-inclusive food offerings and bar stools overlooking the field.
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Kevin Draper Doug Mills, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Bob and Drew showed up to all of Paige’s high school games, cheering her on in the bleachers, and Bob’s pride has only grown since.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
The picture was not so sharply focused from the bleacher seats.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
He’ll be accompanied by Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and, if recent years hold true, a swath of Dodger blue in the bleachers.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024
Residents sit on the concrete bleachers watching teams play.
—Sam Lubell, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2024
Then there's the true-to-life nostalgic musings of romantic naivety at fifteen and unrequited love looming on the high school bleachers.
—Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 6 Feb. 2024
Cheer zones For those who want to cheer on their friends or loved ones, Ruiz urges fans to arrive early and sit on the bleachers near the finish or stand and cheer along the route.
—Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2024
Some plopped down on the metal bleachers and jumped to their feet when the team made a play.
—Alanis Thames, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2024
Kevin Draper Doug Mills, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Bob and Drew showed up to all of Paige’s high school games, cheering her on in the bleachers, and Bob’s pride has only grown since.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
The picture was not so sharply focused from the bleacher seats.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
He’ll be accompanied by Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and, if recent years hold true, a swath of Dodger blue in the bleachers.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024
Residents sit on the concrete bleachers watching teams play.
—Sam Lubell, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2024
Then there's the true-to-life nostalgic musings of romantic naivety at fifteen and unrequited love looming on the high school bleachers.
—Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 6 Feb. 2024
Cheer zones For those who want to cheer on their friends or loved ones, Ruiz urges fans to arrive early and sit on the bleachers near the finish or stand and cheer along the route.
—Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2024
Some plopped down on the metal bleachers and jumped to their feet when the team made a play.
—Alanis Thames, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2024
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bleacher
noun
bleach·er
ˈblē-chər 
: a usually open stand of benches arranged like steps for people to watch from (as at a game)
—usually used in plural
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