preside
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Los Angeles County voters face four runoff contests for Superior Court seats on Nov. 3, deciding who will preside over criminal and civil cases across the region.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Although it was clear that America was under attack, the chief justice went to preside over the Judicial Conference.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
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
Dr. Moroka, without consulting the executive, agreed to preside over the convention.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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She now presides over three interlocking sagas, which fans call the "Maasiverse": "Throne of Glass," "Crescent City" and "ACOTAR," which together account for the sales of more than 75 million books worldwide in 40 languages.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
This alone will have delighted Tuchel, but even more satisfying for the German is that he now presides over an attacking quartet that can pose a threat to any side in world football.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Now he’s married with seven kids and presides over something of an online personal-finance empire that includes an app, books, workshops and social-media communities.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
It’s co-hosted by British multihyphenate producer and entrepreneur Charles Finch, who presides over the affair with the charm and graciousness that typifies the best hosts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2026
The left hemisphere presides over rational, analytical and critical thinking.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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Judge John Julian, who presided over the hearing, set bail at $10,000, which Peters posted immediately after.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
Moraes is the man who presided over Jair Bolsonaro's trial and has made a number of subsequent rulings about the conditions of his detention.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
The hearing is where the debasement gets acknowledged, years late, under fluorescent lights, by the people who presided over it.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
He presided over the program’s best-ever stretch, with a 65% win rate over two decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
He presided over all the Osage sales, and his moniker, Colonel, made him sound like a veteran of World War I. In fact, it was part of his christened name: Colonel Ellsworth E. Walters.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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"The unauthorised use of a performer's voice... can be considered an infringement on publicity rights," said presiding judge Aya Takahashi.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
The judge presiding over the case ordered a hearing on Wednesday, where both sides will argue why the charges should stand or be dismissed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
Little wonder, after leading United back to the Champions League so unexpectedly last season, Carrick is presiding over a club whose supporters feel deflated, even if he does not recognise that.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Judge Julie Mata, who was presiding over the paternity case, wasn’t as amused.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
But I didn’t have time to think about them, because the presiding judge started speaking.
From "The Stranger" by Albert Camus
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