How to Use preside over in a Sentence

preside over

verb
  • Breyer presides over that larger case.
    — Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Jeanne Moreau presided over the jury that year.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 19 May 2026
  • Kevin Warsh will preside over this first Fed meeting as chairman in the week ahead.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 14 June 2026
  • Powell presided over a Fed that has missed the target for more than five years running.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 18 May 2026
  • Kapur seems an unlikely figure to preside over such a split.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
  • The judge presiding over the case has yet to rule on Rozier’s request to throw out the case.
    — Tom Winter, NBC news, 10 June 2026
  • The meeting was presided over by Acting Supt.
    — Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
  • The pope will preside over five public Masses and addresses in three cities.
    — Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Less than an hour after being sworn in, Bruner presided over his first council meeting.
    — Noah Daly june 16, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
  • Weiss has presided over one of CBS News’ most tumultuous eras.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 June 2026
  • Nathan Hochman asked the judge presiding over the case to halt the historic payout, while the county’s legal team fought to keep the deal on track.
    — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
  • Four judges presided over the ruling at Bangkok South Criminal Court.
    — ABC News, 11 June 2026
  • Barring any further delays, the judge presiding over the case has set a trial date for October.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 9 June 2026
  • Three clerks remembered bringing summer interns on their first day to watch the judge presiding over a hearing in a criminal case.
    — CBS News, 15 June 2026
  • Three clerks remembered bringing summer interns on their first day to watch the judge presiding over a hearing in a criminal case.
    — ABC News, 9 June 2026
  • Vice Mayor Kornberg then presided over the meeting.
    — CBS News, 18 May 2026
  • And there, above them, is Leonardo’s image of Jesus—arms outstretched, eyes cast down—presiding over the scene.
    — Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
  • The judge, who has been on the bench for more than 20 years, expects to preside over one or two more homicide cases before retiring in about six months.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 14 June 2026
  • Judge Glenn Kim, who presided over the hearing, said he was convinced there was enough evidence for the case to advance to trial.
    — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
  • County Judge Ron Massingill, who is out on medical leave, returned to preside over the meeting.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
  • Infantino presided over the events with jocular asides and instant recall of previous matches and scores.
    — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
  • Over at Soukana restaurant, Vietnamese head chef Hoai Nguyen presides over an Asian-fusion menu.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
  • The mayor presides over City Council meetings, represents the city publicly and casts tie-breaking votes.
    — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
  • Thode has presided over the court since 1995 and was re-elected to another six-year term in 2024.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
  • Bratislava offers quieter pleasures, with its hilltop castle presiding over a compact old town with Prague’s charm minus the crowds.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026
  • Leo presided over the service sitting off to the side of the altar on a white throne, wearing his formal red cape and liturgical stole and praying with a Rosary in his hands.
    — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The judge presiding over the case advised the attorneys to avoid making statements in public that could prejudice the proceedings.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
  • This segues into a song by Junior LaBeija, a descendant of that original house who presided over balls in that era.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
  • The federal judge presiding over the case will ultimately decide whether to approve the settlement and the remedies in light of the verdict.
    — Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 25 June 2026
  • Judge Clifford Blakely, who presided over the preliminary hearing, said video leaves little doubt as to the killer’s intent.
    — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 31 May 2026

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