subduer
Example Sentences
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Once again the goal derived from a Barton corner which was eventually headed on for Mike Williamson – the earlier subduer of Carew – to nudge down into Carroll's path.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 22, 2010
This function properly belongs to Bel, both as the god of earth and as the subduer of Tiâmat.
From The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria by Jastrow, Morris
Even the bold retainers of the crumbling family lost heart, and if they prepared to show any resistance at all, it was owing to the presence of Sampei, the heroic subduer of Corea.
From The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan by Wingfield, Lewis
As a great wave rolleth in majesty to the shore, so advanced the warrior ships of Chylde Wynde, the subduer of heroes.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume VI by Leighton, Alexander
"The voice of Marius," says Scott, "could not sound more deep and solemn among the ruins of Carthage, than the strains of the pilgrim among the broken shrines and fallen statues of her subduer."
From Byron by Nichol, John
