back-bench

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back-bench noun

A bench at the back of a room or seating area.
A position of secondary importance.
(newspaper) A group of top-level journalists who jointly review submissions and decide on the layout and emphasis of the newspaper.

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back bench frontbench front bencher crossbencher ale-bench backrow ale bench backline lean-back back-side back-seat backseat back-heel backporch back chat back stairs

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