preside over
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.
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Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 20 June 2026
In addition to Hegseth blocking the advancement of Black senior officers and presiding over the restoration of Confederate memorials, the Department of Defense has removed tributes to Black heroes in the Pentagon and on department webpages.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026
Norfolk County Superior Court Judge Michael Doolin, who was nominated by then-Massachusetts governor and now NCAA president Charlie Baker in 2019, will preside over Kraft Sports & Entertainment et al.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 June 2026
Less than an hour after being sworn in, Bruner presided over his first council meeting.
—Noah Daly
june 16, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
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Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 20 June 2026
In addition to Hegseth blocking the advancement of Black senior officers and presiding over the restoration of Confederate memorials, the Department of Defense has removed tributes to Black heroes in the Pentagon and on department webpages.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026
Norfolk County Superior Court Judge Michael Doolin, who was nominated by then-Massachusetts governor and now NCAA president Charlie Baker in 2019, will preside over Kraft Sports & Entertainment et al.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 June 2026
Less than an hour after being sworn in, Bruner presided over his first council meeting.
—Noah Daly
june 16, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
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“Preside over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preside%20over. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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