Definition of "presiding" []

• Present participle of preside. (verb)
• Having authority over; vested with the authority to preside over. (adjective)

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• "Ron Ramsey of Blountville is assured of another term presiding over the Senate."
• "Can you just imagine McCain presiding over last nights press conference?"
• ""Because I am the most experienced sitting judge, and my extensive litigation experience is important in presiding and ultimately issuing rulings in contested cases.""