reigning
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He is also Super League's reigning Wheels of Steel winner, given to the best player in the competition.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
Garrett, the reigning NFL defensive player of the year, has been on injured reserve since undergoing left knee surgery after the Rams’ season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Australia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
Edge rusher Myles Garrett, the reigning NFL defensive player of the year, has not played since undergoing knee surgery after the season-opening defeat by the 49ers in Australia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
England were not expected to beat World Cup co-hosts and reigning champions Australia in Group A. The Jillaroos have lost one international since 2016.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
“I wanted to get back to this question of reigning in hell being better than serving in heaven.”
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
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