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[reyn] / reɪn /




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Bradley’s election transformed Los Angeles politics and began what has been, for the most part, a 50-year reign of moderate Democrats.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The emails were given to the Palace during the reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II. There has been a tougher approach to Mountbatten-Windsor under the reign of King Charles, including taking away his titles.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

When Kroenke nudged Wenger toward the door in 2018, ending his 22-year reign at the club, he was also pushing out two decades of deep roots and institutional knowledge.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

It means nothing now, but Frank's ill-fated reign started quite well following his appointment last June.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The shah decided to change the starting point from Muhammad’s spiritual journey to the beginning of Cyrus the Great’s reign.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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