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[reyn] / reɪn /




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But claims of sympathy for organ donation may overpower other reservations if we continue to let “individual autonomy” reign as the dominant—if not sole—value driving these decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

And throughout her reign, Madonna has lived her inconsistencies, vacillating between opinions and social, spiritual and artistic beliefs of all kinds.

From Salon Jul. 8, 2026

During his three-year reign, the boy king was shielded from real power by a triumvirate of regents and advisers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

"May it reign forever and ever and ever, we will always be on top, we will never let our country fall, we will always be the best."

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

However, from the beginning of their reign, the Ptolemies combined their Greek heritage with Egyptian customs that could be traced back thousands of years.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby

In an era when divisiveness reigns and everything seems to be designed to keep us at each other’s throats, Byrd makes camaraderie look as simple as it is.

From Salon Jul. 10, 2026

"Lots of people are living in fear and uncertainty," one former resident said of the oppressive atmosphere that many now say reigns in the world-renowned experimental city.

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

But Katherine LaNasa’s Nurse Dana still reigns supreme and has enough screen time this season where she could have gone lead and possibly won.

From Los Angeles Times May 21, 2026

Ahead of the trip, Palace sources said the King could play a unique role in supporting a UK and US partnership that had "survived many presidencies and of course many reigns".

From BBC Apr. 29, 2026

The inconvenience of this system in record-keeping is palliated by various devices, for instance reference to well-known events, reigns of kings, dynasties, local lords, etc.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

Activists had expressed concerns that despite the tough laws, lawbreakers were not being reigned in.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

The result, she said, is that “the days when dad books reigned supreme are gone.”

From The Wall Street Journal May 18, 2026

Networks like the CW and Freeform reigned then, airing now-classic teen dramas like “Pretty Little Liars” and “The Vampire Diaries.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 13, 2026

In the usually lively alleyways of Jerusalem's Old City, silence reigned on Easter Sunday, the holiday overshadowed by the war.

From Barron's Apr. 5, 2026

This query bore the unmistakable fingerprints of Arthur Compton, who reigned as the world’s leading expert on cosmic rays.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

While visits are traditional for reigning MLB champions, the latest has sparked debate and anger, especially among the Dodgers' vast, long-standing and loyal Latino fan base.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

Meanwhile, reigning 1500m Commonwealth champion Laura Muir will run the 5,000m.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Three-time winners and reigning champions Argentina booked their place in a second consecutive final after staging a late comeback to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

At 39, soccer’s reigning legend has delivered Argentina to another World Cup final.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

The old method dictated that in the event all the games were played and there was a tie, the reigning champion would retain the title.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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