reigning

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Timber has been pictured in training in Budapest as Arsenal prepare for the match against Luis Enrique's reigning champions.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Yet in the wake of those episodes, the reigning Greek powers of the day, Athens and Sparta, did more or less as the Persians had done.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Dutchman Verhoeven, 37, boasts an impressive kickboxing resume, reigning as Glory's heavyweight champion for 11 years and making 13 successful defences, but has boxed just once professionally - in 2014.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

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

Garry Kasparov, the reigning champion, was one who discounted the match’s significance.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady