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reigning



ADJECTIVE
exercising power
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Reigning champ “The Pitt” is the consensus No. 1.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Reigning wisdom when Mr. Giuliani took office in 1994 was that the problem-ridden city was “ungovernable.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Reigning Swiss champions Basel said they were interested in making more use of the venue in the northern city and carefully reviewed all enquiries.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Reigning champion Rory McIlroy puts on a stunning short-game performance during the second round of the Masters to take a six-stroke lead into the weekend.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Reigning, guiding, all-commanding, ruling myriad worlds of light; Now exalting, now abasing, none can stay Thy hand of might!

From Quiet Talks on the Crowned Christ of Revelation by Gordon, S. D. (Samuel Dickey)




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