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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
Judge Aileen Cannon, who was appointed to the federal bench by Trump, wrote in an order that none of the arguments cited by the defendant, Ryan Routh, justified recusing herself in the case in U.S. District Court in West Palm Beach.
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Dan Mangan, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
Here, the top of the bedroom ceiling creates a low bench, another clever trick by Godiniaux’s team.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2024
The 75-hectare park is easy to get to—it’s located on the tip of the Halifax peninsula—and offers plenty of wooded walking trails and benches for quiet contemplation in nature.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Tip 4: Use a desk with a view as a balustrade
On the mezzanine, a gray bench feels like a natural part of the apartment’s structure.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2024
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Dan Mangan, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
Here, the top of the bedroom ceiling creates a low bench, another clever trick by Godiniaux’s team.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2024
The 75-hectare park is easy to get to—it’s located on the tip of the Halifax peninsula—and offers plenty of wooded walking trails and benches for quiet contemplation in nature.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Tip 4: Use a desk with a view as a balustrade
On the mezzanine, a gray bench feels like a natural part of the apartment’s structure.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for bench
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bench
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The judges find no fault with almost any of the big desserts.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the judge also heard arguments about whether Kohberger may pose a danger to others.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Now, an employment tribunal has ruled she was unfairly dismissed.Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
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As a result, some investment tribunals have rendered fewer awards in favor of investors and awarded lower damages.John Quinn, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Like with its upcoming US ban, TikTok plans to challenge this Canadian decision in court.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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But those also haven’t been handed over, court filings this week say.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Bench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bench. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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