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conquest

[kon-kwest, kong-] / ˈkɒn kwɛst, ˈkɒŋ- /




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As technology levels the field between stronger and weaker nations, old-fashioned wars of conquest might no longer be possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Now contrast those ancient memories with the Wu-Tang Clan’s national conquest in 2025, when their alleged swan song tour, “Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber,” became one of summer’s hottest legacy tickets.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

The comet became one of the most famous symbols associated with the year 1066 and even appears in the Bayeux Tapestry, the medieval artwork depicting the Norman conquest of England.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has said there was "no diplomatic crisis" with Spain after years of frosty relations over the conquest of the North American nation.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Our comparison begins with food production, a major determinant of local population size and societal complexity—hence an ultimate factor behind the conquest.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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