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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Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, once an advocate of free markets, has presided over a new era of state capitalism, centralizing the banking industry and exerting state control over foreign investment.
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Michael Brenes, Foreign Affairs, 28 Jan. 2025
The report comes two weeks after the judge presiding over the case expressed confusion regarding the couple’s marital status.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Smith informed the federal judges in South Florida and Washington presiding over the two cases that Justice Department policy forbids the prosecution of a sitting president.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
Enjoy a day at the beach (accessed directly from the property) followed by an afternoon aperitif on the picture-perfect terrace presiding over the sea.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
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Michael Brenes, Foreign Affairs, 28 Jan. 2025
The report comes two weeks after the judge presiding over the case expressed confusion regarding the couple’s marital status.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Smith informed the federal judges in South Florida and Washington presiding over the two cases that Justice Department policy forbids the prosecution of a sitting president.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
Enjoy a day at the beach (accessed directly from the property) followed by an afternoon aperitif on the picture-perfect terrace presiding over the sea.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Preside over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preside%20over. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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