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as in dominion
controlling power or influence over others
a start-up threatening the company's reign over the computer chip market
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as in power
the right or means to command or control others
a democratic nation that is governed by the reign of law and not by the whim of its chief executive
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Recent Examples of reign
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
As the seasons change, so do the denim styles that reign supreme.
—Julia Marzovilla, StyleCaster, 6 Dec. 2024
Ben Morse, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
The Sharks are now 2-1-0 on this six-game road trip, which continues with games against the reigning Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers on Saturday, the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday, and the St. Louis Blues on Thursday.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Professional wrestling legend Chris Jericho has just begun his reign as the Ring of Honor (ROH) World Champion in AEW.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
As the seasons change, so do the denim styles that reign supreme.
—Julia Marzovilla, StyleCaster, 6 Dec. 2024
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The reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs host the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday Night Football at Arrowhead Stadium.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
The Sharks are now 2-1-0 on this six-game road trip, which continues with games against the reigning Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers on Saturday, the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday, and the St. Louis Blues on Thursday.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2024
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The Trees Arrive Around 50 Million Years Later While sharks expanded their dominion of the seas, the land was barren and inhospitable, with even small plants struggling to gain a foothold.Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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For now, the pod of orcas continues its dominion over the southern Gulf of California.Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
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New messaging will foster a culture where women having more money is seen as a sign of strength, independence, and power. 3.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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If Yoon is impeached, his powers would be suspended until the Constitutional Court decides whether to remove him from office.Kim Tong-Hyung and Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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The court will meet to discuss the case Monday, and has up to 180 days to rule.Kim Tong-Hyung, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement In advance of a potential trial, U.S. District Court Judge Amit Mehta ruled that the Nationals could challenge the sincerity of Gallo’s religious beliefs.Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Its battery pack promised to take you about as far as the gas tank on a 450, for up to six hours of trail riding, and Stark Future, the Spanish company behind this electric fire-breather seemed uninterested in anything short of world domination.New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
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Hollywood seems to be shifting away from the superhero industry, following decades of reliable box-office domination, but the next trend has not yet emerged.David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Bank of Japan for years used a policy of yield curve control to suppress bond returns, keeping yields on its 10-year bond close to zero.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024
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Nonprofits are ripe for financial abuse, said Robert Nordlander, a former IRS special agent who spent two decades chasing tax evaders and money launderers – especially organizations like The County Buzz that have no internal controls, independent board or oversight.Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Since 2021, Scholz’s SPD had governed in an uneasy coalition with the liberal Free Democrats Party (FDP) and the Green Party.Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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More from this issue The Secret History of Risotto By Anthony Lane The dish is governed by a set of laws that are rooted in tradition, rich in common sense, and aching to be broken or bent.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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The mentalist's late night dominance extended to the next generation of talk shows, guesting on several episodes of shows hosted by David Letterman, Howard Stern, and Jimmy Fallon.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Chinese market share dominance ranges from a low of 70% for cathodes up to 85% for anodes.Steve Banker, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Residents in Sacramento saw ornaments on a Christmas tree sway, water sloshing in a swimming pool, and a computer swaying for a few seconds, according to the Los Angeles Times.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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And Vance has already proven his sway by helping now-Ohio Republican Sen.-elect Bernie Moreno win Trump's endorsement in the Ohio Senate primary this year and then get him over the finish line against Ohio Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown who had defied political gravity for several cycles.Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Reign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reign. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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