reign
noun
the period during which a sovereign occupies the throne.
reigning
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present participleof reign.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Quarterback Matthew Stafford, the reigning NFL most valuable player, completed only 15 of 25 passes for 155 yards with an interception.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
A bitter succession dispute has erupted in one of Uganda's traditional kingdoms, days before the burial of its late king, who until his death had been the world's youngest reigning monarch.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
In this corner, the reigning heavyweight champ: a version of every Oscar-baiting, prestige movie you’ve ever seen.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
Stafford is the reigning NFL most valuable player and Nacua, Adams, running backs Kyren Williams and Blake Corum and five tight ends provide him with plenty of weapons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
Draws wouldn’t count, and in case of a 9–9 tie, the reigning champion would retain his title.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
