1
as in governing
to exercise authority or power over
from 1923 to 1948 Palestine was presided over by Great Britain under a mandate granted by the League of Nations
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2
as in operating
to look after and make decisions about
he presides over a vast communications empire
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presiding (over)
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European football governing body UEFA’s allowable loss limit is less than the Premier League’s, so lowering wages has already happened at continental level, and its squad-cost rule is directly targeted at what teams spend on players.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025 -
And Sunuwar, who miraculously survived, became, in the eyes of the public, another casualty of the governing élite’s contempt for ordinary Nepalis.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Breakdowns were inevitable, because the hard work of operating one’s first restaurant cannot be overstated.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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At least 8 schools were found to be in violation of state laws, including operating without a license.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Niki Taylor is back ruling the runway.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Hook was then made aware of the university's intent to fire him, days after the post, the ruling outlines.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Green Bay’s opponents are managing only 232 yards per game.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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In recent months, EOIR leadership has criticized judges for not efficiently managing their caseloads, and has encouraged adjudicators to streamline asylum reviews and give oral, as opposed to written, decisions on case dismissals.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
23 Sep. 2025
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The assistant chief counsel leads a legal team by supervising attorneys, giving legal advice and representing the department.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Sage Cotugno serves as supervising director.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
18 Sep. 2025
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Emily Warren, a state deputy transportation secretary, emailed the Tesla public-policy staffer and top officials at two other state agencies overseeing autonomous vehicles, citing concern over public misconceptions about Tesla’s Bay Area plans.—
Chris Kirkham,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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These two cities are already home to offices overseeing business in the Americas and the Middle East.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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If Perich doesn’t end up handling punts returns against Rutgers, Loya is the likely the next man up.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Jeanne Shaheen, said the plan outlined subverted Congress's power outlined in the Constitution, controlling how government money is spent, according to Reuters.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Presiding (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presiding%20%28over%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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