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.
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Richard Patry, who presides over the National Federation of Cinemas (FNCF) and sits on the board of the Cannes Film Festival, pointed out that time is of the essence for the CNC to enact a rescue plan as many exhibitors are now on the brink of bankruptcy.
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
In the podcast, Holt interviewed Nikki's maternal grandfather, who revealed claims of judicial misconduct involving the Anderson County judge who presided over Roberson's trial.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
With the latest appeal denied, Sonnenberg will continue to preside over nine-figure arbitration initiated by Cuomo against his former network, proceedings that may stretch in to year five.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
Lagerfeld’s right-hand woman for decades, Viard presided over the brand following his death, in a role that was widely presumed to be transitional.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
In the podcast, Holt interviewed Nikki's maternal grandfather, who revealed claims of judicial misconduct involving the Anderson County judge who presided over Roberson's trial.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
With the latest appeal denied, Sonnenberg will continue to preside over nine-figure arbitration initiated by Cuomo against his former network, proceedings that may stretch in to year five.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
Lagerfeld’s right-hand woman for decades, Viard presided over the brand following his death, in a role that was widely presumed to be transitional.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Preside over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preside%20over. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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