reigning
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Traders and investment bankers are reigning supreme on Wall Street, at least if you’re judging by their bonuses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
The following day organisers were dealt a major blow when reigning 10,000m champion Eilish McColgan pulled out with a foot fracture.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
It isn’t just that the Dodgers win, though they do plenty of winning: They’re reigning back-to-back World Series champions, favored to win a third title this October.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
And the Dodgers are one of the few teams that could reasonably part with the prospect capital it would take to acquire the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 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
