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to preside over
[phrase form: preside]
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to take on the role of being in charge of an event or situation, often with official responsibility
Example
The headmaster will preside over the school's graduation ceremony.
The judge will preside over the trial next week.
The bishop presided over the wedding ceremony at the cathedral.
A committee was formed to preside over the planning of the town's centennial events.
The president is set to preside over the annual national day celebrations.
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