vanquished

Example Sentences

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But before it was vanquished, the blaze chewed through about a third of the island, one of five that comprise Channel Islands National Park.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

A mystery not long ago, San Antonio’s star from France has conquered the NBA and vanquished its defending champion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Flags of every homebuilding giant flew on vanquished ground: DR Horton, Lennar.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

In this zero-sum view of the world, any perceived enemies must not merely be defeated but vanquished altogether.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

On the car radio, Gowon’s speech was broadcast yet again: No victor and no vanquished.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie