preside over
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It’s a two-year term to preside over Southern Section Council meetings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
The pope is scheduled to preside over Mass from that basilica on April 22, the last full day of his trip.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 12, 2026
In rare cases, a judge alone may preside over a trial in Australia, but if the case is heard before a jury, finding one oblivious to Roberts-Smith will be a challenge.
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026
South Korean filmmaker Park Chan‑wook, the first from his country to head the Cannes film festival jury, will preside over the 79th edition in May, organisers announced Thursday.
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
A thousand frozen stars preside over the quad.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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