preside
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The court states that the “underlying case” is “The People of the State of California v. David Burke,” pending in the 506th District Court of Waller County, Texas, with Judge Gary W. Chaney presiding.
From Los Angeles Times
The theme for the opening ceremonies was armonia, or harmony, and many credit Kirsty Coventry, the International Olympic Committee president who is presiding over her first Games, with helping create the change in tone.
From Los Angeles Times
True to tradition, the evening was both a celebration of achievements in directing and an occasion for much pro-guild testifying — from nominees, winners and Christopher Nolan, presiding over his first ceremony as DGA president.
From Los Angeles Times
The school is divided into different groups, with leaders at each level and a senior leader who presides over the whole school.
But she also presided over an autocratic government that crushed dissent, and now faces court cases alleging the looting of national wealth.
From Barron's
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