front bench
noun
: either of the two benches nearest the chair in a British legislature (such as the House of Commons) occupied by government and opposition leaders
also
: the leaders themselves compare backbench
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He challenged the views of his party's front bench.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
The Korean giant’s president Ho-Sung Song is dedicated to making EVs accessible for everyone, meaning there’s a front bench and a folding second row which slides back to give front passengers more space.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
And while individual bucket seats will remain standard, a front bench will be optional on both the Traveler and Terra.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 24 Oct. 2024
Eric Trump is standing in the front bench behind Trump's defense table.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2024
See All Example Sentences for front bench
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“Front bench.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front%20bench. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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