conquering

Example Sentences

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But we all know summer fare like this is only ever as enjoyable as the monsters conjured up for conquering.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

"Whereas JNIM's strategy initially relied primarily on conquering rural or peripheral areas, it now also targets major cities," Jezequel said.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 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

Narcissa knew that the only way she would be permitted to enter Hogwarts, and find her son, was as part of the conquering army.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling