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Term: to reign

Description:

To reign is a verb that refers to the act of ruling or having sovereign power. It can also mean to be prevalent or dominant in a particular area or domain.

Sense 1: Ruling with sovereign power

Part of Speech: verb

Usage: When a monarch or a sovereign exercises authority and control over a territory.

Example Sentence: The king reigns over his kingdom with absolute power.

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Sense 2: Prevalence or dominance in a particular area

Part of Speech: verb

Usage: Describing someone or something that is popular or at the top within a specific realm.

Example Sentence: The musical artist reigned over the charts for months with their hit song.

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