reigning

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And he is another bright spot in the Rams’ constellation of Stafford, the NFL’s reigning MVP; Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, who last season led the league in receptions and receiving touchdowns.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Two-time reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz did not come to Paris because of a wrist injury, meaning Sinner's shock exit blew everything wide open.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Trendy Erewhon, the reigning Rolls-Royce of grocery stores, has fallen behind in rent payments for its Culver City outpost, its landlord says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Timber has been pictured in training in Budapest as Arsenal prepare for the match against Luis Enrique's reigning champions.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Fischer would now be the first non-Soviet or non-Russian in more than three decades to play for the title against the reigning World Champion.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady