- present participle of vanquish.
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
Hoping to avoid joining the historic list, the Lakers get a third try at vanquishing the Rockets for good in Game 6 on Friday at 6:30 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 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
Yet, in a world marked by scientific uncertainty, the promise of "a cure" as a magic elixir is the ultimate expression of science vanquishing the bad enemy.
From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2023
After the vanquishing of the dragon, there was a feast in the great hall.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
