presided; presiding
1
: to exercise guidance, direction, or control
2
a
: to occupy the place of authority : act as president, chairman, or moderator
b
: to occupy a position similar to that of a president or chairman
3
: to occupy a position of featured instrumental performer
—usually used with at
presided at the organ
presider
noun
Examples of preside in a Sentence
Court is now in session, Justice Raul Fernandez presiding.
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The Senate parliamentarian advises the presiding officer on whether the provision violates the rule.
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Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 11 Mar. 2025
Kraft’s trial is expected to continue through this week with Circuit Judge Michael Rudisill presiding.
—Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025
In an odd coincidence, Francis was supposed to have presided Saturday over a Holy Year audience in the Vatican’s auditorium for the staff of the Gemelli hospital and other healthcare workers.
—Giovanna Dell'orto, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
The Senate parliamentarian advises the presiding officer on whether the provision violates the rule.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 25 Feb. 2025
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preside
verb
pre·side
pri-ˈzīd 
presided; presiding
1
: to be in the place of authority : act as president, chairperson, or moderator
preside over a meeting
2
: to be in charge
Legal Definition
preside
intransitive verb
pre·side
pri-ˈzīd
presided; presiding
1
: to exercise guidance, direction, or control
2
: to occupy the place of authority : direct or regulate proceedings as chief officer
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