front bench
noun
: either of the two benches nearest the chair in a British legislature (such as the House of Commons) occupied by government and opposition leaders
also : the leaders themselves
compare backbench
Examples of front bench in a Sentence
He challenged the views of his party's front bench.
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The Korean giant’s president Ho-Sung Song is dedicated to making EVs accessible for everyone, meaning there’s a front bench and a folding second row which slides back to give front passengers more space. —
Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 And while individual bucket seats will remain standard, a front bench will be optional on both the Traveler and Terra. —Wes Siler, Outside Online, 24 Oct. 2024 Longstaff, meanwhile, was set to move to the front bench with Bryant, and his hiring in Charlotte reflects his rising potential in the league. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2024 Eric Trump is standing in the front bench behind Trump's defense table. —David Jackson, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2024 See All Example Sentences for front bench
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Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 And while individual bucket seats will remain standard, a front bench will be optional on both the Traveler and Terra. —Wes Siler, Outside Online, 24 Oct. 2024 Longstaff, meanwhile, was set to move to the front bench with Bryant, and his hiring in Charlotte reflects his rising potential in the league. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2024 Eric Trump is standing in the front bench behind Trump's defense table. —David Jackson, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2024 See All Example Sentences for front bench
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“Front bench.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/front%20bench. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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