conquered

Example Sentences

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They have also witnessed triumphs, like a pharmaceutical worker who conquered severe vertigo to stand on a colleague’s shoulders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 7, 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

She had saved them a trip to the bottom of the pool because she had conquered the Dilbert Dunker, a water survival test for astronaut candidates.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson