- present participle of conquer.
conquering
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This frontier, it turns out, is both geographic — as embodied by the ever-expanding borders of a nation intent on colonizing and conquering much of the continent — and psychological.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
Before the formation of Canada, the US had attempted to invade British North American colonies, taking control of Montreal in 1775 and nearly conquering Quebec City.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
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
This was me, the conquering hero, marching into camp with more meat than all of us could carry, taking the others back to field dress this gift.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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