preside over
Example Sentences
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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
Kevin Warsh, a Fed dove, is expected to preside over that meeting as the 17th chair of the central bank.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
It’s a two-year term to preside over Southern Section Council meetings.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
It also offered him a chance to preside over a prison, just as his father had, although on a far larger scale.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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