conquerors

Example Sentences

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He even hailed Britain's role in colonizing North America -- a controversial subject given the atrocities against native people by waves of European conquerors who crossed the Atlantic.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Liverpool’s 2-0 victory margin did City a kindness, the result leaving them 11 points adrift of their conquerors, who have a nine-point advantage over Arsenal in second place.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2024

Men who seize this opportunity are not conquered or conquerors.

From Salon • Sep. 1, 2024

In Mexico, they were apparently brought by the Spanish conquerors, but may also replicate pre-Hispanic traditions.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2023

They had mellowed with the years, however, and were now more tolerant, exacting only the dutiful homage they felt to be their due as conquerors.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford