reigning

Example Sentences

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Microsoft, in particular—with its OpenAI partnership and cloud business—seemed to have reclaimed its place as the Puget Sound’s reigning tech giant.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Hearts have led the Scottish Premiership since October and remain one point ahead of Celtic with two games to go - but are the reigning champions now favourites to win the title?

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The Lakers have managed to slow down Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander by having Marcus Smart guard him and putting constant double teams on the reigning NBA most valuable player.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

You held SGA, the reigning league MVP, to 18 points and you lost Game 1 of this Western Conference semifinal series by 18 points, 108-90.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

“I wanted to get back to this question of reigning in hell being better than serving in heaven.”

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely