conquered

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Ashgabat draws the origins of the cult to Turkmenistan's pre-statehood era, when nomadic tribes lived on the desert lands before Russia conquered them in the 19th century.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The 70-year-old Kroenke has conquered nearly all of the richest and most popular leagues in sports, write Andrew Beaton and Joshua Robinson.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Led by a hulking Norwegian striker named Erling Haaland, City finally conquered Europe in 2023 and gave Guardiola his first Champions League title since his days coaching Lionel Messi at Barcelona.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

"Iran doesn't have an independence day because they have not been conquered since the days of Alexander the Great."

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

By the summer of 1940, the Nazis had conquered most of Europe, and they were unleashing their bombers on Britain.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield