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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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai presided over the foundation stone ceremony for Chitrotpala International Film City and Tribal & Cultural Convention Centre on Saturday, marking a significant infrastructure push for India‘s central state to position itself as a production destination.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, presides over the space, transmitting the spleen and the constantly shifting imperatives of the President.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
Moss was scheduled to appear in court two days after the shooting for a jury trial that Meyer was presiding over regarding charges dating back to 2024.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
On the day in 2021 when the Senate passed the bill, Duncan stayed in his Capitol office rather than preside over final debate on the measure.
—Patricia Murphy, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, presides over the space, transmitting the spleen and the constantly shifting imperatives of the President.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
Moss was scheduled to appear in court two days after the shooting for a jury trial that Meyer was presiding over regarding charges dating back to 2024.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
On the day in 2021 when the Senate passed the bill, Duncan stayed in his Capitol office rather than preside over final debate on the measure.
—Patricia Murphy, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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