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conquer

[kong-ker] / ˈkɒŋ kər /




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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

She fought tirelessly to get the sport sanctioned in Ireland and included in the Olympics, before going on to conquer both the amateur and professional codes.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

Ossoff and Talarico have also done much to conquer one of the biggest obstacles when it comes to highlighting corruption: complexity.

From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026

Isa had to come up with a new plan to conquer the Beiderman once and for all, and she had to do it fast.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser

“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

Galvan, for instance, told me it’s good for his self-esteem when he conquers a puzzle.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2023

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

From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2023

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

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

In an opening montage, we hear how Oasis conquered the world in the 1990s with hits like Wonderwall and Roll With It.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

Billionaire Stan Kroenke has already conquered most of the biggest sports leagues on the planet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

The most likely answer is the very thing that makes the debate possible: Homo sapiens conquered the world thanks above all to its unique language.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

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

He started with a $100 machine, making trinkets like Christmas ornaments and puzzles, but has since upgraded to more expensive printers for conquering a range of home repairs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026

Martin and Lewis became the monarchs of all media, conquering radio, nightclubs, television and the silver screen.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026

“Oh, no, no. You sit right there and entertain our conquering hero.”

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson




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