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The Texas Rangers won their first World Series last fall, an interesting twist considering they were a strike away from winning the title twice in 2011 when the Mavs were reigning NBA champs.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024

Just a few decades later, however, the double, queen and king were reigning supreme.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2024

Substitute Leon Bailey struck late on to wrap up an 11th straight league victory at home, Villa's best run since winning 13 in a row when they were reigning European champions in 1983.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2023

Australia, who have won the Davis Cup on 28 occasions, second only to the United States, were reigning champions and favourites when they faced Britain at Crystal Palace in October.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2015

This is looking backward from a day when kings were reigning over the children of Israel.

From Who Wrote the Bible? : a Book for the People by Gladden, Washington