reign
noun
the period during which a sovereign occupies the throne.
has reigned
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present perfectof reign (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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For years USDC, which Circle and Coinbase co-founded, has reigned as the largest U.S.-based stablecoin.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
Rodriguez has reigned as unified champion at flyweight and super-flyweight, and boasts an undefeated 23-fight record - 16 inside the distance.
From BBC ● May 2, 2026
Levito and the United States’ “Blade Angels” are trying to stay calm under pressure at the Olympics, where chaos has reigned at Milano Ice Skating Arena.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 2026
Liam has reigned supreme seven years in a row while Olivia has topped the girls’ list for five, after unseating Emma, previously No. 1 for five years.
From Seattle Times ● May 10, 2024
It is impossible for a man when he has come into the world not to die; but for one who has reigned it is intolerable to be an exile.
From Women of Early Christianity by Alfred Brittain
