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Reign

/rˈeɪn/
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(noun) The exercise of sovereign power.

The English sovereign is generally said to reign but not rule.
I guess I'm always hoping that you'll end this reign.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The queen's long ____ was marked by stability, prosperity, and significant social change.

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