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conquer

[kong-ker] / ˈkɒŋ kər /




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The Targaryens are looking to conquer the summer box office.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 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

They cite a biblical passage from the Book of Numbers commanding Jews to conquer and inhabit the ancient lands of Israel, including some 2,100 square miles that make up the West Bank.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

If Chicken Run proved Aardman could conquer Hollywood, another character would go on to conquer the world.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

What would Jordie say if his little brother lost their chance at justice because he couldn’t conquer some stupid sickness inside him?

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

“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

For deodorants are not quite correctly named; they substitute one smell for another, and the substitute must be much stronger and more penetrating than the odor it conquers.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck

Here’s how Dollar General and Mixue conquered the discount world.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

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

From Salon ● 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

And I was wondering, actually, is the stage the last place that cannot be conquered by AI, and will not be replaced by AI?”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026

Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome had some type of slavery, usually based on the captivity of people conquered in wars.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

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

The greatest achievement of the human race was not conquering death.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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