presiding

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In ordering a new trial, the court also said the presiding judge at his murder trial had allowed too much evidence of Murdaugh's financial crimes to be presented to the jury.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The Senedd's presiding officer will need to give members 24 hours notice before a meeting can take place.

From BBC • May 9, 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

If you think your ID has been wrongly rejected, the Electoral Commission - which oversees UK elections - says you should notify the presiding officer at the polling station.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Reaching under the abandoned teacher’s desk he sat behind as presiding officer, Carter pulled out a small black box.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier