presider
Example Sentences
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The condolences included one from Sacred Heart High School in Lincoln Heights, where he was praised as a “beloved presider and homilist at our masses.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2025
The Rev. Sally Slater will serve as preacher and presider at the 8 a.m. worship service or prayers, Scripture, a homily and Holy Eucharist.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 5, 2016
When the disconcerted presider, Vice President Ferry, refused to allow the document, Anthony began reading it aloud from outside Independence Hall.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 30, 2014
He dedicated a drawing to the judge, one depicting a scuffle among jurors amid which the robed presider sought to restore order.
From New York Times ● Jul. 7, 2012
Thou hast appointed me as the presider over the consciousness of all living creatures, O lord of all the lords of the universe.
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Kisari Mohan Ganguli
