presiding

Example Sentences

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"I am prepared to accede to the prosecution's request" said presiding judge Joanna Korner.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The presiding judge, Fakhr al-Din al-Aryan, had himself previously been sentenced to death by the regime he will now judge.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

In a sense, despite presiding over 11 wins during his 16 games in temporary charge, the hard work starts now for Carrick.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Filosa succeeded Carlos Tavares, the founding chief executive who left Stellantis in December 2024 after presiding over worsening performance in the U.S. market and the large electric-vehicle investments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

There are only three mortals here—Taryn, me, and the redhead with Severin—and from the way she regards us, Orlagh is imagining mice presiding over a convocation of cats.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black