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.
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Marina Mabrey chipped in with 18 points, and María Conde had 12 points off the bench.
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James Boyd, New York Times, 17 June 2026
The Sparks cut the deficit to nine midway through the second quarter after a 16-6 run, powered by eight points from Brink off the bench.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
Charles produces off the bench Charles has seen her minutes get cut since she was taken out of the starting lineup for Cecilia Zandalasini.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Gabby Williams scored 16 points, Kaila Charles came of the bench to finish with 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Los Angeles Sparks 78-58 on Monday night for their third straight win.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
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James Boyd, New York Times, 17 June 2026
The Sparks cut the deficit to nine midway through the second quarter after a 16-6 run, powered by eight points from Brink off the bench.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
Charles produces off the bench Charles has seen her minutes get cut since she was taken out of the starting lineup for Cecilia Zandalasini.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Gabby Williams scored 16 points, Kaila Charles came of the bench to finish with 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Los Angeles Sparks 78-58 on Monday night for their third straight win.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
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“The bench.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20bench. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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