Both Uses

preside
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The Picture of Dorian Gray - 20 chapter version
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There was a dreadful orchestra, presided over by a young Hebrew who sat at a cracked piano, that nearly drove me away, but at last the drop-scene was drawn up, and the play began.†
Chpt 4 *

presided = chaired; or headed; or was in charge
It was tea-time, and the mellow light of the huge lace-covered lamp that stood on the table lit up the delicate china and hammered silver of the service at which the Duchess was presiding.†
Chpt 17

presiding = in charge (with highest authority); or heads; or chairs

Definitions:

(1) (preside)
to lead or be in charge of a meeting, event, or group -- especially in an official or formal role
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)