reigning
Example Sentences
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They were the world's number one side and reigning world champions.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The reigning NBA champion New York Knicks, Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs and James’ Philadelphia 76ers each have 34 nationally televised regular-season games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Sources told BBC Sport the French club wanted to be able to have the same size space as Villa, especially as they are the reigning Super Cup champions after beating Tottenham on penalties last year.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Quarterback Matthew Stafford is the reigning NFL most valuable player.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
In no time, Seaborg became one of the Rad Lab’s reigning radiochemistry experts while also serving as Lewis’s personal research assistant.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
