Sentences with reign
reign
R r - Confusion reigned about how the debate would end. [VERB]
- ...Henry II, who reigned from 1154 to 1189. [VERB]
- Reign is sometimes wrongly written for rein in certain phrases: he gave full rein (not reign) to his feelings; it will be necessary to rein in (not reign in) public spending
- ...Queen Victoria's reign.
- Connors reigned as the world No. 1 for 159 consecutive weeks. [VERB]
- The reign of violence is over
- A land where darkness reigns
- The reigning heavyweight champion
- The reign of good will
- When peace reigns
- The reign of law.