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: a usually uncovered stand of tiered planks providing seating for spectators
—usually used in plural
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When Edwards allowed a young boy in a Nuggets jersey to approach him for an autograph, a fan in the bleachers disputed the superstar’s willingness to fraternize with the enemy.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
If Bailey’s ball landed in the bleachers, the moment would’ve still been special.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 July 2025
When the 3-2 Colorado loss wrapped on Friday, there were no boos or cheers — just a rush from fans in the bleachers to find good seating on the outfield grass.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Their friends, family and members of the community drove three to four hours from Maine, filling up the top section of the bleachers.
—Olympia Sonnier, NBC news, 25 June 2025
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
If Bailey’s ball landed in the bleachers, the moment would’ve still been special.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 July 2025
When the 3-2 Colorado loss wrapped on Friday, there were no boos or cheers — just a rush from fans in the bleachers to find good seating on the outfield grass.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Their friends, family and members of the community drove three to four hours from Maine, filling up the top section of the bleachers.
—Olympia Sonnier, NBC news, 25 June 2025
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“Bleacher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bleacher. Accessed 21 Jul. 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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