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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Sandra Tsing Loh served as the unrehearsed actor on opening night, following the script’s instructions and ultimately presiding over an evening of charades dreamed up in advance by an oracle.
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
The former South Carolina court clerk who presided over the 2023 Alex Murdaugh murder trial has been released from jail after posting bond Wednesday following her arrest for alleged misconduct during the trial.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
As a result of his guilty plea, Joly was sentenced to 35 years in a U.S. prison by the same U.S. District Judge John D. Bates who is now presiding over his current federal trial where he’s charged with 16 counts of kidnapping.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
Shortly before the ceremony began, the future pope walked through the door and presided over their wedding in front of roughly 75 family and friends inside the St. Rita chapel.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 14 May 2025
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
The former South Carolina court clerk who presided over the 2023 Alex Murdaugh murder trial has been released from jail after posting bond Wednesday following her arrest for alleged misconduct during the trial.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
As a result of his guilty plea, Joly was sentenced to 35 years in a U.S. prison by the same U.S. District Judge John D. Bates who is now presiding over his current federal trial where he’s charged with 16 counts of kidnapping.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
Shortly before the ceremony began, the future pope walked through the door and presided over their wedding in front of roughly 75 family and friends inside the St. Rita chapel.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for preside over
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“Preside over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preside%20over. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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