reign
noun
the period during which a sovereign occupies the throne.
Example Sentences
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The problem is that the AKL lists no king by that name between the reigns of Tukultī-Ninurta I and Tukultī-Ninurta II.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
But the poll noted that Leo’s predecessor, Pope Francis, had higher favorability ratings among American Catholics during the same time in their respective reigns — 90% to Leo’s 75%.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
In an era when divisiveness reigns and everything seems to be designed to keep us at each other’s throats, Byrd makes camaraderie look as simple as it is.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
Violetta, who could not join polite society, now reigns in the canon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
“Today Mojo reigns supreme over Texas schoolboy football,” wrote sports editor Ken Broadnax in a front-page story in the paper.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
