reigning
- present participle of reign.
Example Sentences
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And the Dodgers are one of the few teams that could reasonably part with the prospect capital it would take to acquire the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
It was a drive that had been a long time coming, after a difficult start to the season for the reigning world champion and his McLaren team.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
While visits are traditional for reigning MLB champions, the latest has sparked debate and anger, especially among the Dodgers' vast, long-standing and loyal Latino fan base.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Spain, the reigning European champion, will be playing to put a second star on its jersey to match the one it won in 2010.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
As the newly reigning United States Open Champion, and a participant in the Rosenwald the previous year, Bobby had anticipated getting this invitation for the 1957 tournament.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
