preside over
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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
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
His term ends on May 15, and before that Powell will preside over just two more rate-setting committee meetings: March 18 and April 29.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026
Perhaps he would offer to preside over the discussion, as a mediator.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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