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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During his current term, Trump is also expected to preside over the FIFA World Cup in 2026, which the U.S. will co-host with Canada and Mexico as well as the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028.
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Davis Winkie, USA Today, 27 May 2025
French actor Laurent Lafitte hosted the closing ceremony of the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, which Juliette Binoche presided over with her jury, which included Halle Berry, Payal Kapadia, Alba Rohrwacher, Leïla Slimani, Dieudo Hamadi, Hong Sangsoo, Carlos Reygadas and Jeremy Strong.
—Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Ramaphosa and his ruling African National Congress party have presided over 30 years of misgovernance and Black stagnation, and the ANC’s grip on power is now looking shakier.
—Sizwe Mpofu Walsh, Time, 23 May 2025
The judge presiding over the trial has not yet set a sentencing date.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Davis Winkie, USA Today, 27 May 2025
French actor Laurent Lafitte hosted the closing ceremony of the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, which Juliette Binoche presided over with her jury, which included Halle Berry, Payal Kapadia, Alba Rohrwacher, Leïla Slimani, Dieudo Hamadi, Hong Sangsoo, Carlos Reygadas and Jeremy Strong.
—Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Ramaphosa and his ruling African National Congress party have presided over 30 years of misgovernance and Black stagnation, and the ANC’s grip on power is now looking shakier.
—Sizwe Mpofu Walsh, Time, 23 May 2025
The judge presiding over the trial has not yet set a sentencing date.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 23 May 2025
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“Preside over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preside%20over. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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