conquest
Example Sentences
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The knot in my chest eased as we fell into the familiar rhythm of discussing books and planning our conquest of ATO for later, but a nugget of discomfort stayed with me.
From Literature
Noble makes Richard’s conquest not only convincing but something of a sport.
From Los Angeles Times
Still, the rule doesn’t make exceptions for violent conquest, and the global community in general has not accepted that invasion.
From Salon
The horse also proved indispensable in the Spanish conquest of Mexico in 1521.
From Los Angeles Times
He’s aware that online critics could dispute his conquests, so sometimes he insists on visiting multiple points.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
