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Infantino, due to preside over it, showed up late—not because of any logistical mishap, but because he had chosen to spend extra time traveling with Trump through Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

It’s a two-year term to preside over Southern Section Council meetings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026

In rare cases, a judge alone may preside over a trial in Australia, but if the case is heard before a jury, finding one oblivious to Roberts-Smith will be a challenge.

From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026

On Sunday, Leo will preside over Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square before delivering a typically political blessing which is especially anticipated this year.

From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026

He had no boat crew to command, no income to manage, no trips to plan, not even a dining table to preside over.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston

Now he’s married with seven kids and presides over something of an online personal-finance empire that includes an app, books, workshops and social-media communities.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026

Consider the decision from the 6th Circuit, which incorporated Consumers’ Research into its reasoning, and which presides over Kentucky, home of the Kentucky Derby.

From Slate ● Jun. 12, 2026

It’s co-hosted by British multihyphenate producer and entrepreneur Charles Finch, who presides over the affair with the charm and graciousness that typifies the best hosts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2026

Hijri also presides over a coalition established last month that brings together the leading Iranian Kurdish groups.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026

The left hemisphere presides over rational, analytical and critical thinking.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

Leavitt's tenure as press secretary saw a revival of regular briefings that had petered out during the first term, but she presided over sea change on White House interactions with journalists.

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

"He is fantastic, having just presided over the most successful World Cup, by four times, ever presented. If he is gone, it will never be as successful or profitable again."

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

Dougan said the references were only introduced following a conviction, by which point the trial judge had presided over all the evidence and was aware of the full facts of the case.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

Mr. Patel was among the prosecutors fired before the report’s release—a small but significant measure of accountability for those who presided over this campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

Although McKissick presided over the beginning of these changes, Joycelyn McKissick says her father never favored a blacks-only CORE.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

At the moment, the judges presiding over both cases have allowed the trials to proceed.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

A dissent by presiding Justice Alison Tucher concluded the majority misread the proposition, which she said must adhere to the state’s civil rights laws.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

His client was first removed from court last week after being accused of disrupting proceedings during a heated exchange with the presiding judge about the order and schedule of defence arguments.

From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026

Why do so many readers I speak to believe they can be a fair judge presiding over every moment of this couple’s dreams and disappointments?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026

At that time, the two judges presiding over the talks told Mr. de Klerk and me to meet that evening to attempt to find a compromise.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela