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As one of the oldest US federal judges, questions had been raised about whether he was the right justice to preside over what could be a prolonged trial for Maduro on drug trafficking charges.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

Allen's appearance in court was his first time standing before US District Judge Trevor McFadden, who will preside over the remainder of the case.

From BBC ● May 11, 2026

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

He tells her he did not become headmaster of Leamy’s National School to preside over an academy of messenger boys.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

The title character of “Buddy” is a falsely cheery unicorn, who presides over a series not unlike “Barney & Friends.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

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

While Trump originally said External link the event would be held in the Oval Office, it is now taking place in the White House press briefing room, where press secretary Karoline Leavitt typically presides.

From Barron's ● Apr. 6, 2026

“Yes, it’s a disgrace,” agrees the caustic, somewhat original, and entirely imposing lady who presides over this litter.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

President Grover Cleveland presided over the official dedication of the statue, with an internal framework designed by Gustave Eiffel of Eiffel Tower fame, and which rose, on its pedestal, 305 feet tall.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

His death was confirmed by the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, where he presided.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

He’s presided over declines in homicides and violent crime and established a period of relative calm after the stormy Villanueva years.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

The hearing is where the debasement gets acknowledged, years late, under fluorescent lights, by the people who presided over it.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

On Tuesday afternoon, Neal Beidleman presided over a memorial service at the Mountain Madness encampment.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

Robinson’s lawyers flagged the Polymarket bets to the presiding judge, arguing the wagering was a “morally dubious enterprise” that commodified death-penalty litigation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

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

Wearing a blue sweatshirt and jeans, Said shook his head multiple times in the courtroom as presiding judge Miatta Maria Samba detailed the crimes.

From Barron's

My grandmother still lives in the same home in the Bronx, presiding as ever as the family matriarch.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore