preside

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There are reports that the Assembly of Experts could chose a council of leaders rather than one person to preside in this perilous time.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

His term ends on May 15, and before that Powell will preside over just two more rate-setting committee meetings: March 18 and April 29.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

He was the first leader to preside over what he began to call “Great” Britain or to hoist a “Union” Jack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Under the highly unusual arrangement, COP31 would take place in Turkey but who would preside over the meeting -- Australia or Turkey -- was still being negotiated, the sources said.

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

The Reverend forbade us to observe any ritual over which he was not asked to preside, but twice, at night, I slipped out to spy on the funerals.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver