presider

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The condolences included one from Sacred Heart High School in Lincoln Heights, where he was praised as a “beloved presider and homilist at our masses.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025

The Rev. Elena Thompson will serve as preacher and presider at the 8 a.m. service that will follow the Rite 1 form.

From Washington Post • Sep. 2, 2016

When the disconcerted presider, Vice President Ferry, refused to allow the document, Anthony began reading it aloud from outside Independence Hall.

From Textbooks • Dec. 30, 2014

He dedicated a drawing to the judge, one depicting a scuffle among jurors amid which the robed presider sought to restore order.

From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2012

Mars was the presider over gladiators, and was the god of all exercises, which have in them a manly or spirited character.

From Heathen Mythology by Various