reigning

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LeBron James scored 28 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets to set up a Western Conference semi-final play-off against reigning NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Wings All Star and reigning rookie of the year Paige Bueckers led her team with 20 points in 20 minutes on eight-for-12 shooting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Meanwhile, reigning world champion Zhao Xintong let a 3-0 lead slip as Shaun Murphy fought back to claim a 5-3 lead in the opening session of their World Championship quarter-final.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Again the reigning successor to George III will be obliged to say nice words about the men his ancestor would gladly have hanged from the nearest tree.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

"Mother certainly seems to be doing an excellent job of reigning."

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman