reign
noun
the period during which a sovereign occupies the throne.
has been reigning
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present perfect progressiveof reign (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Paris Saint-Germain has been reigning supreme to build a five-point lead after registering 13 wins in 15 league matches.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 14, 2022
The biggest part of the Warriors’ success has been reigning MVP Steph Curry, who is playing like the man many think could end up being the best shooter in NBA history.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 11, 2015
She has been reigning graciously over us, and I am among the smitten.
From The Tyranny of Weakness by Paul Stahr
She usurped the throne in 1829, we have now reached 1857, so she has been reigning more than twenty-seven years, and a bitter reign it has been.
From The Fugitives The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar by Francis B. Pearson
This proves to be his son Idamante, who has been reigning in his stead during his absence.
From The Opera A Sketch of the Development of Opera. With full Descriptions of all Works in the Modern Repertory. by J. A. Fuller-Maitland
