Sentence examples for effectively presided from inspiring English sources

At the head of the government was the Council of State, created by the first consul and often effectively presided over by him; it was to play an important part both as the source of the new legislation and as an administrative tribunal.

Like that movie, it is open to the objection that the overdog's pain takes precedence over that of the oppressed, but this is a fascinating and often electrifying film in which Folman submits to his very own 'Nam flashback: a memory of how the Israel defence forces, of which he was a part, effectively presided over mass murder.

The premiere was conducted by Steven Sloane, who presided effectively over the entire program.

Monroe, however, was re-elected effectively without opposition and presided over what was called the Era of Good Feelings.

General Mane, who had long effectively controlled most of the army and presided over a military junta from May 1999 until February this year, defied President Kumba Yala over military promotions last week and declared them null and void.

According to the historian Barbara Graymont, Mary Brantt presided over Johnson's household with intelligence, ability, grace, and charm, and she effectively managed the estate during Johnson's many and prolonged absences".

Surrogate Foley, presided.

Mulisch presided over Dutch literature.

He last presided in Newport, Vt.

Chichi presided over the ceremony.

He presided over the meeting.