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

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

That life of mine began on the Feast of Saint Giles in the Year of our Lord 1363, the thirty-sixth year of the reign of Edward the Third, England’s great warrior king.

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi