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

But as it turned out, days after the Games came to a close, Norway wasn’t done conquering Milan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 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

Wilson called the incident "a freak accident totally out of my control" and one that had "ruined the cue I was conquering the world with".

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

He is a politician, and politicians are seldom given the chance to play the role of conquering hero.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly