presided; presiding
1
: to exercise guidance, direction, or control
2
a
: to occupy the place of authority : act as president, chairman, or moderator
b
: to occupy a position similar to that of a president or chairman
3
: to occupy a position of featured instrumental performer
—usually used with at
presided at the organ
presider
noun
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Court is now in session, Justice Raul Fernandez presiding.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 June 2025
On Thursday, the Alameda County Superior Court’s presiding judge also lamented the change.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Five members of Community of Christ in North Little Rock will be attending the conference as delegates, the congregation's presiding elder, Matt Bryant, said.
—Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2025
What To Expect From Pope Francis' Funeral The public funeral Mass is being held in front of St. Peter's Basilica, with Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re presiding.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
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preside
verb
pre·side
pri-ˈzīd 
presided; presiding
1
: to be in the place of authority : act as president, chairperson, or moderator
preside over a meeting
2
: to be in charge
Legal Definition
preside
intransitive verb
pre·side
pri-ˈzīd
presided; presiding
1
: to exercise guidance, direction, or control
2
: to occupy the place of authority : direct or regulate proceedings as chief officer
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