REIGNING

/ˈɹeɪnɪŋ/
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Scrabble
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WWF
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Definition

/ˈɹeɪnɪŋ/
verb
  1. To exercise sovereign power, to rule as a monarch.
    “He reigned in an autocratic manner.”
  2. To reign over (a country)
  3. To be the winner of the most recent iteration of a competition.
adjective
  1. Currently ruling or holding a position.
    “The reigning world heavyweight champion said he'd defend his title once more and then retire even if he won.”

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