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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Sacramento State President Luke Wood presided over his first graduation ceremonies on Friday at Golden 1 Center amid ongoing tensions in universities across the country over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
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Hector Amezcua, Sacramento Bee, 17 May 2024
The judge presiding over his criminal trial in Manhattan, Judge Juan Merchan, had left the decision on whether to allow Trump to attend in limbo.
—Brooke Singman, Fox News, 17 May 2024
While Everything Everywhere All at Once’s Daniel Kwan and Harry Shum Jr. tore up the dance floor, presided over by Steve Aoki, the Founders Room of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion was transformed into the world’s classiest karaoke lounge (presented by Rakuten Viki).
—Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2024
The three characters team up, but Noa is eventually dragged to the ape kingdom, presided over by a fearsome cult leader named Proximus Caesar (Kevin Durand), who has stolen the authority — but not the morality — of his namesake.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 May 2024
Isabelle Huppert will preside over the main jury of the upcoming Venice Film Festival.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 May 2024
Biden contrasts his support for the ACA with the stance of former President Donald Trump, who, during his time in office, supported attempts to repeal most of the law and presided over funding cuts and declining enrollment.
—Julie Appleby, NPR, 7 May 2024
Biden described Trump as a sower of discord — only to preside over an America coming apart.
—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
Hector Amezcua, Sacramento Bee, 17 May 2024
The judge presiding over his criminal trial in Manhattan, Judge Juan Merchan, had left the decision on whether to allow Trump to attend in limbo.
—Brooke Singman, Fox News, 17 May 2024
While Everything Everywhere All at Once’s Daniel Kwan and Harry Shum Jr. tore up the dance floor, presided over by Steve Aoki, the Founders Room of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion was transformed into the world’s classiest karaoke lounge (presented by Rakuten Viki).
—Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2024
The three characters team up, but Noa is eventually dragged to the ape kingdom, presided over by a fearsome cult leader named Proximus Caesar (Kevin Durand), who has stolen the authority — but not the morality — of his namesake.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 May 2024
Isabelle Huppert will preside over the main jury of the upcoming Venice Film Festival.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 May 2024
Biden contrasts his support for the ACA with the stance of former President Donald Trump, who, during his time in office, supported attempts to repeal most of the law and presided over funding cuts and declining enrollment.
—Julie Appleby, NPR, 7 May 2024
Biden described Trump as a sower of discord — only to preside over an America coming apart.
—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
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“Preside over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preside%20over. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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