vanquished
Example Sentences
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A mystery not long ago, San Antonio’s star from France has conquered the NBA and vanquished its defending champion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The diet culture of the ’90s was never totally vanquished, and Ozempic has complicated narratives about body size, health, and self-love, to put it mildly.
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026
In this zero-sum view of the world, any perceived enemies must not merely be defeated but vanquished altogether.
From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026
In a 13-7 defeat of the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, they finally vanquished those demons.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2025
"And Chella told him only cowards kill the vanquished."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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