presiding

Example Sentences

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The court's presiding judge Graciela Gatti Santana has ordered a full inquiry into the circumstances of Kabuga's death.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Sioned Williams will be his deputy first minister, and finance cabinet minister will be former presiding officer Elin Jones.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Meanwhile, the court commissioner presiding over the recent hearing reversed a bail provision that had barred him from Dane County, except to appear in court.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

"He was and always will be the presiding spirit of CNN."

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The presiding judge questioned me calmly and even, it seemed to me, with a hint of cordiality.

From "The Stranger" by Albert Camus