Example Sentences

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The Springboks are reigning champions and currently top the rankings.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

Netball Australia, whose team won the first Commonwealth gold in 1998 and are reigning champions, said the decision was indicative of netball's "depth and strength".

From BBC • Oct. 22, 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

Two of them — linebacker Troy Reeder and defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day — are reigning champions, having won with the Rams last season.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2022

Remember it, rather, when you are reigning here, and a poor fellow stifling up in town refuses the invitations because he longs to accept, and dare not, remembering the difference between us!”

From The Fortunes of the Farrells by Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs.