reign

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The project began in 1975 during the Shah's reign, and was initially awarded to Germany's Siemens.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

“This show is such a great opportunity to begin my career in this genre — now, I want to continue my reign of terror.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The English king was criticized for spending most of his reign abroad while bleeding the country dry via the Saladin Tithe and plunging its people into poverty.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Severus sponsored public building projects throughout the empire: Many of the most impressive surviving Roman remains—not least the Severan forum and basilica in his home city of Leptis Magna—date from his reign.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

He is coming here to witness the raising of his obelisk on our shores and to celebrate his third decade of reign.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman