conquering

Example Sentences

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But we all know summer fare like this is only ever as enjoyable as the monsters conjured up for conquering.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

"Whereas JNIM's strategy initially relied primarily on conquering rural or peripheral areas, it now also targets major cities," Jezequel said.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

I’ll give you an example: For most of human history, there was no moral principle that said conquering another territory and taking it as yours and doing what you want in it was wrong.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026

These achievements helped upend the music industry’s long-held belief that singing in Spanish would limit artists’ reach and prevent them from conquering the U.S., the world’s biggest music market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

They gathered there thicker by the minute, like noiseless invaders conquering because they took possession so gently.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles