reigning
Example Sentences
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Spain, the reigning European champion, will be playing to put a second star on its jersey to match the one it won in 2010.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
England defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Argentina as the Three Lions prepare to face the reigning champions in the World Cup semi-finals.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
But while Ronaldo and Ochoa have gone home, Messi will be playing in his third semifinal in four tournaments Wednesday when Argentina, the reigning champion, faces England at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Ousmane Dembélé, the reigning Ballon d’Or winner, hardly touched the ball.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
“I wanted to get back to this question of reigning in hell being better than serving in heaven.”
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
