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

But as it turned out, days after the Games came to a close, Norway wasn’t done conquering Milan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 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

After conquering South America, which involved dodging gangs in the jungles of the Darien Gap, which bridges Panama and Colombia, his route took him through Mexico.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

If I had the money I’d go over to the Lyric Cinema, eat sweets, see Errol Flynn conquering everyone in sight.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt