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: a usually uncovered stand of tiered planks providing seating for spectators
—usually used in plural
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In honor of the official kickoff of football season in August 2024, Patrick's mom, Randi Mahomes, shared a rare throwback photo of her and Brittany sitting in the bleachers during one of the quarterback's high school games in Texas.
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Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Highlight coaches doing things the right way, putting students first and teaching lessons that will last a lifetime.
Find parents who calmly sit in the bleachers rooting for their team without criticizing officials.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
And naturally, the nightmare of sitting under the bleachers next to Michaels as one of your babies falls flat on its face during the Saturday-night dry run is like a devastating body blow to the ego.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025
Yes, however, tickets are available for those looking to sit in bleacher seats along the route.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025
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Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Highlight coaches doing things the right way, putting students first and teaching lessons that will last a lifetime.
Find parents who calmly sit in the bleachers rooting for their team without criticizing officials.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
And naturally, the nightmare of sitting under the bleachers next to Michaels as one of your babies falls flat on its face during the Saturday-night dry run is like a devastating body blow to the ego.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025
Yes, however, tickets are available for those looking to sit in bleacher seats along the route.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025
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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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