presiding

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In ordering a new trial, the court also said the presiding judge at his murder trial had allowed too much evidence of Murdaugh's financial crimes to be presented to the jury.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Ap Iorwerth will need to think about whether giving a job to the former presiding officer Elin Jones, the only member of the 44-strong Senedd group who has ministerial experience.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Meanwhile, the court commissioner presiding over the recent hearing reversed a bail provision that had barred him from Dane County, except to appear in court.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

But a significant proportion believe the club has become too comfortable with domestic dominance, slow to embrace changes in football recruitment, and presiding over a period of poor European results.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

It’s one of the biggest in the community, with a panoramic view, presiding over the golf course and most every other house that shares our zip code.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman