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  1. presidingadjective

    Having authority over; vested with the authority to preside over.

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  1. presiding

    Presiding refers to the act of holding a position of authority and leading or overseeing a meeting, gathering, or event. It involves guiding and directing the proceedings, maintaining order, and ensuring that discussions or activities are conducted in an orderly and efficient manner.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Presiding

    of Preside

  2. Presiding

    a. & n. from Preside

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of presiding in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of presiding in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of presiding in a Sentence

  1. Patrick Leahy:

    The president pro tempore has historically presided over Senate impeachment trials of non-presidents, when presiding over an impeachment trial, the president pro tempore takes an additional special oath to do impartial justice according to the Constitution and the laws. It is an oath that I take extraordinarily seriously.

  2. Joe Calvello:

    John takes his constitutional duty serving as president of the Pennsylvania Senate incredibly seriously, during the spring of 2020, beginning in March, much of the commonwealth, including John's home county of Allegheny, and Dauphin, the county where the state Capitol is located, were under restrictive red and yellow phases to stop the spread of COVID-19. After Allegheny County and Dauphin Countyreturned to green phase status on June 19, Fetterman returned to presiding.

  3. Patrick Leahy:

    The president pro tempore has historically presided over Senate impeachment trials of non-presidents.When presiding over an impeachment trial, the president pro tempore takes an additional special oath to do impartial justice according to the Constitution and the laws, it is an oath that I take extraordinarily seriously.

  4. Chief Justice John Roberts:

    In the 1905 Swain trial, a senator objected when one of the managers used the word' pettifogging' and the presiding officer said the word ought not to have been used, i don't think we need to aspire to that high of a standard, but I do think those addressing the Senate should remember where they are.

  5. Kay Granger:

    Speaker Pelosi's actions last night were appalling and shameful. Regardless of Speaker Pelosi personal feelings, Speaker Pelosi had a responsibility to conduct Speaker Pelosi with civility as the presiding officer representing the House of Representatives. Speaker Pelosi is not the Speaker of the Democrats, but of the People's House.

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