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conquest

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﹒The act or process of gaining control of a place or people by use of military force.

﹒The successful overcoming of a problem, difficulty, or obstacle.

﹒The act of winning the affection or favor of someone.

Examples

﹒The explorer's conquest of the mountain peak was a historic achievement.

﹒History is often defined by the rise and fall of empires through military conquest.

﹒She viewed the difficult project as a personal conquest that would advance her career.

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