preside

Example Sentences

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District Judge Katherine Menendez, presiding over Minnesota’s request to end what locals officials have called a federal occupation, seemed to recognize the quid pro quo at play.

From Salon

The civil trial at the High Court in London is due to conclude in March, with the presiding judge, Mr Justice Nicklin, due to issue a judgement in writing at a later date.

From BBC

The Bishop of Cordoba, Jesus Fernandez, presided at the funeral ceremony.

From Barron's

The parade is presided over by the Indian president, with the chief guest seated alongside - closer to the presidential chair than even the senior-most government officials.

From BBC

The families called for "those past and present who have presided over this despicable incompetence" to be held to account and stripped of their pensions accrued during their time at the hospital.

From BBC