reign

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The project began in 1975 during the Shah's reign, and was initially awarded to Germany's Siemens.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

The president’s mood didn’t reign and determine everything.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“This show is such a great opportunity to begin my career in this genre — now, I want to continue my reign of terror.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

During the Covid pandemic when she was living at Windsor Castle, she would often pray at the small private chapel within the Castle - a religious commitment that ran through her 70-year reign.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Most of the books about the stories of classical mythology depend chiefly upon the Latin poet Ovid, who wrote during the reign of Augustus.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton