- present participle of preside.
presiding
Example Sentences
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The judge presiding over the case ordered a hearing on Wednesday, where both sides will argue why the charges should stand or be dismissed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
Justices were expected to “ride the circuits”—to spend part of each year hearing appeals and presiding over trials in the geographical circuits they represented.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
But despite the fast start from the hosts, New Zealand grew into the contest, with referee Angus Gardner, himself a late call-up in place of Nika Amashukeli, presiding over a fast and fluent game.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
On Saturday, Pope Leo XIV donned a green and white vestment created by the 51-year-old Sorcinelli while presiding over mass in the nearby port city of Rimini.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
In administrative court, the charge would be read by the presiding magistrate.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
