reigned

past tense of reign

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Verb
  • In June, a three-judge panel had ruled unanimously that teaching yoga is protected speech and that city officials had failed to show how the classes threaten public safety or prevent enjoyment of the city’s shoreline parks, overturning a lower court’s ruling.
    Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Related Stories Then, just days later, during Greenberg’s funeral, the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the case a homicide.
    Addie Morfoot, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The housing authority, which does business as the Metropolitan Housing Alliance, is governed by a five-member board.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Your submission will be governed by our general Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 Sep. 2025
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