reigning

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So the reigning NFL most valuable player can easily anticipate, recognize and digest why moves — on or off the field — are made.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Before that, they battled past reigning English Prem champions Bath in the last four and disposed of Top 14 champions Toulouse in the quarter-finals.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

However, like most Argentinian players, 21-year-old Sierra started on the clay as a toddler and recently showed her ability by taking a set from reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff in Madrid.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“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

In no time, Seaborg became one of the Rad Lab’s reigning radiochemistry experts while also serving as Lewis’s personal research assistant.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik