- present participle of conquer.
conquering
Example Sentences
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The platform surged in popularity during the Covid-19 pandemic, conquering the global fast-fashion market by catering to young customers through social media.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
It was the late 1970s, when Dolly Rebecca Parton was well on her way to conquering the worlds of pop, Hollywood and business.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
“Compared to other people who were out there conquering, he was always incredibly caring and polite,” Michaels said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
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
On land, the old fisherman stopped to light a pipe, and then, with the pipe clenched between his teeth, he walked home, carrying Edward atop his left shoulder as if he were a conquering hero.
From "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" by Kate DiCamillo
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