- present participle of preside.
presiding
Example Sentences
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At the time the comments went without remark from the presiding officer, who is in charge of maintaining discipline in Senedd debates.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers is presiding over a trial that combines more than 2,000 cases focused on the harms of social media use by minors.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
Nathan Hochman asked the judge presiding over the case to halt the historic payout, while the county’s legal team fought to keep the deal on track.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026
Citing ongoing litigation, presiding leadership at the SYC declined to comment.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The first class was held the last Wednesday in September with Sister Loretta Marie presiding.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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