reigning
Example Sentences
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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
Ajax are weighing up a move for Wolves defender Santiago Bueno, 27, the club's reigning Player of the Season.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Fornaroli is the reigning F2 champion, and won F3 the previous season.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
What was a surprise was the relatively minor amount the Dodgers had to give up to acquire the reigning two-time AL Cy Young Award winner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
She, after all, is the reigning head of the family.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
