are reigning
- present progressive of reign.
Example Sentences
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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
Behind them are reigning sovereigns, and other delegations are sat in alphabetical order in French, the official language of diplomacy, on other benches.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2025
Among the prominent players affected by the ban are reigning U.S.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 20, 2022
Among the prominent men’s players affected by the ban are reigning U.S.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 20, 2022
Why will you fill your house with girls, my dear mother?—it is fifty times more agreeable when you are reigning alone.
From Cecil Castlemaine's Gage, Lady Marabout's Troubles, and Other Stories by Ouida
