conquered

Example Sentences

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"She came, she saw, she conquered," remembers Tony Blair.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

She struggled with it, she confronted it, and finally, on a clear day in the Alps, she conquered it again, weeping at the finish line.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Riley ended his talk with what was essentially an inspirational pregame speech as the Lakers prepared to play the rival he finally conquered, those Boston Celtics.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

But while his influence has certainly grown mightier over the decade since “The People v. O.J. Simpson” conquered the 2016 TV season, the quality and memorability of most of his work since has fallen.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

Mr. Wopsle’s great-aunt conquered a confirmed habit of living into which she had fallen, and Biddy became a part of our establishment.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens