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

“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

Dyche never won over the players in his 144-day reign, leading Marinakis to recruit ex-Wolves boss Pereira in February, having worked with him at Olympiacos.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Crucially, we have the history of the Greek-speaking senator Cassius Dio, who knew Severus and his family well and was therefore exceptionally well-placed to write the history of the emperor’s reign.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

‘Everyone loved them and enjoyed them. But when the reign of Tiberius ended, his poems were forgotten. The words you’re hearing now are those of your son in the military.’

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho