preside
Example Sentences
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But Norwich doesn’t ignore the republic’s bumblers and stumblers and the “sad, feckless men” who presided over its downfall in 1797.
Boasberg presided over the Fed’s challenge to Pirro’s subpoenas because, as chief judge, he oversees legal disputes arising out of the grand jury process, used by prosecutors to secure indictments.
FAT Brands also tapped cash meant to repay lenders to fund company expenses and recently sold stock in its Twin Peaks franchise without approval from the presiding bankruptcy court.
Marking his debut as a quiz show host, Sheen will preside over 100 episodes due to be broadcast later this year.
From BBC
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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
