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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
James Powel, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
During her historic 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth met with more than a dozen sitting U.S. presidents, including every American commander-in-chief since Harry Truman (with the exception of Lyndon Johnson).
—Janine Henni, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
In Trump’s first administration, chaos reigned; his second administration will reign by wielding chaos as a weapon.
—Ivan Krastev, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Menswear had a year that saw self-expression reign and the sands of the business continue to shift as tastes evolve.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
During her historic 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth met with more than a dozen sitting U.S. presidents, including every American commander-in-chief since Harry Truman (with the exception of Lyndon Johnson).
—Janine Henni, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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The Dolphins defense started hot with linebacker Tyrel Dodson, the reigning AFC Defensive Player of the Week, snagging his third interception of the season on the Jets’ first offensive play deep in New York territory.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
In Trump’s first administration, chaos reigned; his second administration will reign by wielding chaos as a weapon.
—Ivan Krastev, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Now, one of those secrets—the key to the rise and dominion of dinosaurs—might have finally been revealed.Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024
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In this context, they are envisioned as ‘landlords,’ caretakers, and matriarchal figures who hold dominion over the land.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024
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The power of PileMate in Sag Harbor is prominent, especially in wintertime.Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
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The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power that it may be forced to cut off power supply—with outages potentially lasting as long as 48 hours—in certain areas as a safety measure to prevent wildfires while the Red Flag Warning remained in effect.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Though both were deposed, neither produced a single discovery document to the election workers’ attorneys, Liman ruled Monday.John Annese, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
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That testimony, Blakey ruled, opened the door for prosecutors to play the tape.Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Michigan’s domination started at tipoff, the 7-foot-1 Goldin easily beating Bilodeau for the jump ball and drawing a foul on his Bruins counterpart only 47 seconds into the game.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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However, this doesn’t mean to abandon deliberate strategy, but rather take a mindset of curiosity and openness rather than control and domination.Karl Moore, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Kurt’s key takeaways These health and fitness advancements not only highlight the increasing synergy between technology and wellness, but also empower individuals to take control of their well-being in transformative ways.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Instead of bewildering noobs with a million settings and onboard tutorials, this 12 x 11 x 16-inch tank of a machine keeps it simple with easily accessible controls for things like temperature and dose volume for extraction, and run time for the onboard grinder.Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
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The board is the governing body of SANDAG and is made up of mayors, council members and county supervisors appointed from each of the region’s 19 local governments for comprehensive planning across the San Diego area.Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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But when the campaign ends and governing begins, presidents must demonstrate an understanding of their role within the broader system.Claire Jerry, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
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His retirement in 1981 spelled the end of a three-decade run of Australian male dominance that included 17 victories in the Davis Cup team event from 1950 to 1977.Cindy Shmerler, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Though, in truth, minorities’ dominance of MMA is nothing new.Charlie Campbell, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Concepts of drag comedy and nonbinary people held a different sort of weight, and the cross-dressing escapades in the movie, as two hapless male musicians flee the mob by donning dresses and joining an all-women band, didn’t hold the same sort of comedic sway.Chad Jones, The Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2025
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In space, a previous gentleman’s agreement on warfare no longer holds sway, while there is a constant fight for one-upmanship in the Arctic and in the race to dominate critical minerals.Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Reign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reign. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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