preside
verb (used without object)
to occupy the place of authority or control, as in an assembly or meeting; act as president or chairperson.
had presided
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past perfectof preside.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Judge Richard Baumgartner, the Knox County judge who had presided over the second trial, was convicted of misconduct and resigned shortly after.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
After all, the Dutchman had presided over a wretched start to this Premier League campaign, despite the club spending more than half a billion pounds on signing players since Ten Hag's arrival two years ago.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2024
Nelson, who is a retired judge and had presided over Lucio’s 2008 trial, approved the findings two days later.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 16, 2024
As media analyst Michael Nathanson noted during an earnings call earlier this month, Iger, during his first CEO stint, had presided over “one of the most amazing content cycles in film we’ve ever seen.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2023
“Ladies and gentlemen,” said a slightly singsong voice, and with a slight shock, Harry saw the same small, tufty-haired wizard who had presided at Dumbledore’s funeral, now standing in front of Bill and Fleur.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
