Example Sentences
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The meeting was presided over by Acting Supt.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
In just over 13 months as the CEO of Fiserv, Mike Lyons presided over a 71% stock drop.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026
At the finance department, Tännler has presided over fiscal surpluses averaging more than 300 million francs a year over the past five years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
AFP was given rare access to the competition, held at an equestrian complex in the capital Ashgabat and presided over by strongman president Serdar Berdymukhamedov, Gurbanguly's son.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
“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
