conquer

Example Sentences

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Ben Wang delivers a breakthrough performance in the title role as a kid who tries to conquer his anxiety issues head-on by running for class president.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

"We need more of that too, because we need to connect again much more with people. We will need to conquer the hearts and minds again."

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

And not everyone buys the self-help message that we can conquer the universe in every possible way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Still, until Rausch gets to know Funches, he approaches the reality competition as simply something else to conquer.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

Moss kissed him back for just a little bit longer, pushing back against the awkwardness that tried to conquer him.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro