vanquishing

Example Sentences

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In a fascinating footnote, the disgraced admiral reclaimed his reputation and won a peerage in Britain by vanquishing the French in a 1782 naval battle.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The demand for justice for a woman resonates with Durga Puja anyway, a festival built around a goddess vanquishing evil.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2024

The vanquishing of a dragon is often a harbinger of good times in various folklore.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2023

Worries over the impact of higher interest rates aimed at vanquishing high inflation are detracting from relatively strong earnings reports for many companies.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2023

After the vanquishing of the dragon, there was a feast in the great hall.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz