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as in judge
a public official having authority to decide questions of law
appealed to the bench for leniency
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as in tribunal
an assembly of persons for the administration of justice
a ruling from the bench is expected any day now
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Recent Examples of bench
In Florida, a twenty-three-year-old named William Herring was arrested for sleeping on a bus-stop bench.
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Sarah Stillman, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Exploring the entire island top to bottom in one of these pickup trucks with bench seating in the back feels like its own island safari adventure.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
On a four-man bench, that would leave room for only a backup catcher and no true reserve outfielder.
—Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
The Royals will have one more bench spot to fill as spring training commences next week.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Stillman, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Exploring the entire island top to bottom in one of these pickup trucks with bench seating in the back feels like its own island safari adventure.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
On a four-man bench, that would leave room for only a backup catcher and no true reserve outfielder.
—Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
The Royals will have one more bench spot to fill as spring training commences next week.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bench
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Additionally, Newsom promised to publicize the findings to the judges who will rule over the recent sentencing motion in LA Superior Court and Hochman.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2025
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Tom Brenner | Reuters A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that the White House cannot bar Associated Press reporters and photographers from the Oval Office, Air Force One, and other secure spaces where journalists from other media outlets are admitted.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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However, in a ruling, the tribunal has now rejected the government's request.—
Emma Woollacott,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Before that vote took place, City warned their fellow Premier League sides not to vote through any changes to the rules until the tribunal had delivered its full verdict in relation to their first legal challenge.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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The grounds include a bocce court, outdoor dining spot, stone fire pit and mature landscaping.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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This week’s White House Report Card could have been a bad one, considering court rulings against President Donald Trump, staffing blunders, and a lack of movement on his tariff war that is starting to scare his supporters.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Bench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bench. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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