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conquer

[kong-ker] / ˈkɒŋ kər /




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But there are ways to conquer your fears.

From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2026

The moment Cam Schlittler emerged from the dugout and headed to the mound for the seventh inning on Tuesday, the New York Yankees’ plan to conquer October immediately became clear.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Instead of trying to conquer everything on a first visit — there are more than 1,300 works — hit our highlights below.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

"There's a sizeable market to conquer," said Versloot, who was brought in just over a year ago to turn around BIC's fortunes after years of depressed sales.

From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026

I was the one, all along, who had been saying how the Germans shouldn't be allowed to just do whatever they wanted, to conquer country after country.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse

“Life always conquers death; the beauty of nature ultimately triumphs.”

From New York Times ● Jan. 29, 2024

However, if Buzzy has already begun to master the art of the Sorting Hat quiz, perhaps it’s only a matter of time before he conquers the rest of the SEO tentpoles.

From Slate ● Apr. 12, 2023

"It's also a message of hope that ultimately love conquers all."

From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2023

Let’s say UW beats WSU and USC tops Notre Dame, then conquers either Oregon or Utah in the Pac-12 title game.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 21, 2022

The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

It was a brutal practice that continued through 1870, when Italy conquered the Papal States.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Soy conquered America not because Americans craved the bean, but because it was remarkably versatile.

From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026

It’s almost as if they viewed it as a necessary evil to be endured, not conquered.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

Llywelyn ap Gruffydd was the last prince of an independent Wales before it was conquered by the English.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

“Whoa, whoa—long division? I think you’re getting ahead of yourself, ma’am. You still haven’t conquered your double-digit multiplying.”

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken

Before the formation of Canada, the US had attempted to invade British North American colonies, taking control of Montreal in 1775 and nearly conquering Quebec City.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

The platform surged in popularity during the Covid-19 pandemic, conquering the global fast-fashion market by catering to young customers through social media.

From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026

It was the late 1970s, when Dolly Rebecca Parton was well on her way to conquering the worlds of pop, Hollywood and business.

From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026

“Compared to other people who were out there conquering, he was always incredibly caring and polite,” Michaels said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

To Lincoln goes the honor of conquering hero.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly


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