reigning

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“Emmy voters took their sweet time in recognizing the standout work of Rhea Seehorn on ‘Better Call Saul,’ ” writes Glenn Whipp of the reigning CCA, Saturn and Golden Globe winner.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Microsoft, in particular—with its OpenAI partnership and cloud business—seemed to have reclaimed its place as the Puget Sound’s reigning tech giant.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Earlier in their campaign, in the absence of a serious challenge to their dominancy, the reigning seven-time champions were measuring themselves against ideals, internal standards and small print.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

It’s over right here, right now, the Lakers having absorbed consecutive 18-point smackdowns by a team whose reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has barely shown up.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Grand Maester Malleon recorded the last mating between stag and lion, some ninety years ago, when Tya Lannister wed Gowen Baratheon, third son of the reigning lord.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin