presiding

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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

In a letter to the presiding officer, Plaid Cymru's minister for government business Heledd Fychan said the remarks were "dangerous and derogatory" which "brought the Senedd into disrepute".

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers is presiding over a trial that combines more than 2,000 cases focused on the harms of social media use by minors.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

Nathan Hochman asked the judge presiding over the case to halt the historic payout, while the county’s legal team fought to keep the deal on track.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

The military tribunal would be composed of seven generals to serve as the judges, with President Roosevelt presiding over the proceedings.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple