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preside

[pri-zahyd] / prɪˈzaɪd /


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That’s when Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s nominee, is expected to preside over his first meeting as the new chairman.

From MarketWatch Apr. 30, 2026

It’s a two-year term to preside over Southern Section Council meetings.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 17, 2026

Figueiredo -- grandson of the last general to preside over Brazil during the 1964-1985 dictatorship -- said that Ramagem's immigration status was legal, and that he has a pending asylum application.

From Barron's Apr. 13, 2026

Beaver is one of those manosphere gurus who preside over dismal power-of-positive-thinking seminars in hotel conference rooms where lost men gather for advice on how to win.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 26, 2026

A thousand frozen stars preside over the quad.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

King Mohammed VI, the 63-year-old monarch, appoints the prime minister from the political party that comes first in the election, but also presides over the Council of Ministers - the country's most important policy-making body.

From BBC Sep. 22, 2026

Now he’s married with seven kids and presides over something of an online personal-finance empire that includes an app, books, workshops and social-media communities.

From MarketWatch Aug. 11, 2026

Consider the decision from the 6th Circuit, which incorporated Consumers’ Research into its reasoning, and which presides over Kentucky, home of the Kentucky Derby.

From Slate Jun. 12, 2026

In Texas, the county judge presides over and votes in the county’s commissioner court, which handles county government administration.

From Salon Jun. 11, 2026

For the time being, however, she presides at the table.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez

When any side embarks on the sort of root and branch revolution the Italian presided over this summer, it is inevitable there will be teething problems and time required for understandings and relationships to form.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

Walgren had presided earlier this year over the trial related to the 2018 killing at the same building.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

This follows eight years when the central bank was led by Jerome Powell, who presided over the Fed’s pandemic response.

From MarketWatch Aug. 27, 2026

Brian Fiore-Silfvast, who presided over the ceremony, wasn’t surprised.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Such a man presided at the examination before plea—a man so pure and good that he canceled out a lot of wickedness with his life.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

The judge presiding over the case ordered a hearing on Wednesday, where both sides will argue why the charges should stand or be dismissed.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 23, 2026

Little wonder, after leading United back to the Champions League so unexpectedly last season, Carrick is presiding over a club whose supporters feel deflated, even if he does not recognise that.

From BBC Sep. 20, 2026

Judge Julie Mata, who was presiding over the paternity case, wasn’t as amused.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

On Saturday, Pope Leo XIV donned a green and white vestment created by the 51-year-old Sorcinelli while presiding over mass in the nearby port city of Rimini.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

Miss Bates said a great deal; Mrs. Elton swelled at the idea of Miss Woodhouse’s presiding; Mr. Knightley’s answer was the most distinct.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen




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