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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Harris convened and presided over the new session, administering the oath for new senators in alphabetical groups of four.
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Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Jan. 2025
Gervais is perhaps the Globes’ most iconic and controversial host, having presided over the annual ceremony five times.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez is presiding over the case.
—David Goodhue and, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
The House clerk presides over the speaker’s election.
—Farnoush Amiri, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Jan. 2025
Gervais is perhaps the Globes’ most iconic and controversial host, having presided over the annual ceremony five times.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez is presiding over the case.
—David Goodhue and, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
The House clerk presides over the speaker’s election.
—Farnoush Amiri, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Preside over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preside%20over. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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