reign
noun
the period during which a sovereign occupies the throne.
are reigning
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present progressiveof reign.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Traders and investment bankers are reigning supreme on Wall Street, at least if you’re judging by their bonuses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
China are reigning champions and the most successful team in the history of the competition, but the days when they were among the world elite are long gone.
From Barron's ● Feb. 11, 2026
Barcelona's women, meanwhile, are reigning champions in Liga F and the Women's Champions League.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2024
Duke: The Blue Devils, who are reigning ACC regular-season champions, showcased various sources of offense and they regularly worked the ball into the lane to set up quality shots.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 3, 2022
In whom his qualities are reigning still, Except that household virtue, most uncommon, Of constancy to a bad, ugly woman.
From English Satires by William Henry Oliphant Smeaton
