preside over
phrasal verb
presided over; presiding over; presides over
1
: to be in charge of something (such as a meeting or organization)
The vice president presided over the meeting.
The Chief Justice presides over the Supreme Court.
He has presided over the company for 15 years.
2
: to be in charge of a country, company, etc., during (a particular time or activity)
She presided over a period of relative peace and prosperity.
Examples of preside over in a Sentence
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Biden described Trump as a sower of discord — only to preside over an America coming apart.
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Matthew Continetti, National Review, 4 May 2024
Melissa Rauch stars in the series as Abby Stone, the daughter of Judge Harry Stone (Harry Anderson in the original series) who has followed her dad in presiding over a night court in Manhattan.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 May 2024
From the beginning, the media portrayed Ross as a murderous drug kingpin presiding over a vast global cartel, and for the community on Silk Road, that simply didn’t add up.
—Alex Winter, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2024
Bush, who served as president from 2001 to 2009, presided over wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, which led to the deaths of more than 7,000 U.S. service members, according to a report from Brown University’s Costs of War project.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
The decision does not remove Benitez from the bench or disqualify him from presiding over high-profile civil cases — including potential future litigation over state gun laws — but does limit his role in criminal matters.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
In addition to the returning cast of queens, RuPaul will again preside over the judging panel, and other guest judges are expected to be announced in the near future.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2024
Visiting Judge Lee Gabriel, who is presiding over the trial, will make a decision Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. as to whether the Sosebee is allowed to testify.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2024
Oscar de la Renta’s creative directors Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia presided over the Ceremony for Outstanding Masks.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2024
Matthew Continetti, National Review, 4 May 2024
Melissa Rauch stars in the series as Abby Stone, the daughter of Judge Harry Stone (Harry Anderson in the original series) who has followed her dad in presiding over a night court in Manhattan.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 May 2024
From the beginning, the media portrayed Ross as a murderous drug kingpin presiding over a vast global cartel, and for the community on Silk Road, that simply didn’t add up.
—Alex Winter, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2024
Bush, who served as president from 2001 to 2009, presided over wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, which led to the deaths of more than 7,000 U.S. service members, according to a report from Brown University’s Costs of War project.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
The decision does not remove Benitez from the bench or disqualify him from presiding over high-profile civil cases — including potential future litigation over state gun laws — but does limit his role in criminal matters.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
In addition to the returning cast of queens, RuPaul will again preside over the judging panel, and other guest judges are expected to be announced in the near future.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2024
Visiting Judge Lee Gabriel, who is presiding over the trial, will make a decision Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. as to whether the Sosebee is allowed to testify.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2024
Oscar de la Renta’s creative directors Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia presided over the Ceremony for Outstanding Masks.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Preside over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preside%20over. Accessed 9 May. 2024.
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