conquering

Example Sentences

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“Michael” ends in 1988 with the star conquering the world on the “Bad” tour.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

During his first two rounds, he played with the greater mental freedom which he predicted reaching his golfing Everest - finally conquering Augusta National - would provide.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 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

Oracle founder Larry Ellison was on the cusp of conquering Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2025

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

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles