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Meanings of preside over in English

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Usage of preside over in English
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Every thing indicates poverty; but order and neatness preside over the room.
The Poor Gentleman
2
The banks want a long-term agency to preside over the city's finances.
The new yorker
3
Mugabe even says he will preside over his party's congress in December.
The South African
4
Anne reached home again in time to preside over preparations for dinner.
Desperate Remedies
5
Zuma was off the hook and free to preside over the ANC.
The South African
6
Gentleness and a spirit of trust were to preside over the household.
Rashi
7
He was too strong; he would not do to preside over, Boorahs.
The Euahlayi Tribe: A Study of Aboriginal Life in Australia
8
In a word, she looked ready to preside over the séance herself.
What alice knew: a most curious tale of henry james & jack the r...
9
Ivan can preside over the first seating while Melody and I serve.
Love overboard
10
Dr. Hodgson was the spirit who professed to preside over this experiment.
The New Revelation
11
But what of those who preside over this bloodshed from distant capitals?
The Guardian
12
Miller, 70, will be the first Australian to preside over the festival.
Reuters
13
They frequently come and choose for themselves, and preside over the packing.
Their Crimes
14
It was not clear whether Durkin will continue to preside over the case.
Reuters
15
He said he would preside over meetings with workers involved in the settlement.
Reuters
16
The Sanitary Commission I preside over is not in favour with the populace.
Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard
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South Africa
Common
New Zealand
Common
Ireland
Common
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