That alleviated concerns, or hamstrung objections, to Roberts, whereupon he was confirmed and promptly took his place on the bench as a reliable member of the conservative wing of the court (with a few exceptions, the most notable one being the swing vote affirming the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act). (rocketlawyer.com)
Team news: Wayne Rooney is suspended but striker Jermain Defoe will take his place on the bench despite flying home over the weekend following the death of his father. (caughtoffside.com)
But after the Rams» head coach resigned in» 46, Gaines took his place on the bench. (si.com)