reigning

Example Sentences

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Whether the 17-year veteran and reigning NFL most valuable player plays beyond 2026 remains to be seen.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 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

Dutchman Verhoeven, 37, boasts an impressive kickboxing resume, reigning as Glory's heavyweight champion for 11 years and making 13 successful defences, but has boxed just once professionally - in 2014.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The “you” and “I” of the speech situation have been gathered into the first person plural: “we” are making war on “our grand foe” who “sole reigning holds the tyranny of heaven. ”

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith