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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Cameras flash as Combs addresses the crowd, presiding over the scene like a master of ceremonies — or something else entirely.
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Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
As previously announced, Cambodian filmmaker Rithy Panh will preside over the Swiss indie festival’s competition panel.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 15 July 2025
RuPaul is currently presiding over the bracket-style AS10 competition, which concludes Friday on Paramount+.
—EW.com, 15 July 2025
Beyond his legislative ambitions, Biden presided over a nation grappling with the aftermath of a pandemic and the eruption of geopolitical crises.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
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Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
As previously announced, Cambodian filmmaker Rithy Panh will preside over the Swiss indie festival’s competition panel.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 15 July 2025
RuPaul is currently presiding over the bracket-style AS10 competition, which concludes Friday on Paramount+.
—EW.com, 15 July 2025
Beyond his legislative ambitions, Biden presided over a nation grappling with the aftermath of a pandemic and the eruption of geopolitical crises.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
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“Preside over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preside%20over. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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