vanquishing

Example Sentences

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In a fascinating footnote, the disgraced admiral reclaimed his reputation and won a peerage in Britain by vanquishing the French in a 1782 naval battle.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

However, once Hernán Cortés triumphed, the conquistadors went from waging war — vanquishing the Aztecs — to the project of subjugating Indigenous holdouts and building a self-sustaining territory loyal to the crown.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

The work represents "the vanquishing of nuclear war through the historic treaty between the Soviet Union and the United States", according to the UN website.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2025

The combination of easing inflation and sturdy hiring and GDP growth has raised hopes the Fed can pull off a rare “soft landing” — vanquishing inflation without causing a recession.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2024

After the vanquishing of the dragon, there was a feast in the great hall.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz