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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Last week, someone taped a picture of a hammer onto McManus’ chamber door in jest as a final reminder to the judge, who is laying down his gavel after 27 years on the bench.
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Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
This year, a majority of commission members found all 69 judges eligible for retention on the Nov. 5 ballot statewide met the performance standards for being on the bench.
—Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Kerr played 10 Warriors in the first quarter, leaving Moses Moody and Kyle Anderson on the bench.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
In the game against the Jets, Brissett came off the bench and completed 15 of 24 passes for 132 yards, helping the team take the lead twice with scoring drives in the fourth quarter.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
This year, a majority of commission members found all 69 judges eligible for retention on the Nov. 5 ballot statewide met the performance standards for being on the bench.
—Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Kerr played 10 Warriors in the first quarter, leaving Moses Moody and Kyle Anderson on the bench.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
In the game against the Jets, Brissett came off the bench and completed 15 of 24 passes for 132 yards, helping the team take the lead twice with scoring drives in the fourth quarter.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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“The bench.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20bench. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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