conquered
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Aedes albopictus, a mosquito native to Asia that can transmit the same diseases as Aedes aegypti, conquered the country even faster thanks to developments in human infrastructure.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
But more of the country is to be conquered, with company executives saying they would focus a campaign on weekend brunch.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
She conquered the music world, and loved Europe - but Bonnie Tyler will always be remembered as the Welsh star who wasn't holding out for a hero, but became one to millions herself.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Still, the tour doesn’t shy away from the mission’s sins over its 250 years, demystifying how supposedly carefree life was during the height of its operations before the United States conquered Mexico.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
At the funeral games held in his honor Atalanta appeared among the contestants, and in the wrestling match conquered the young man who was to be the father of Achilles, the great hero Peleus.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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