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I've been in houses," Louisa conqueringly sneered, "that I have!

From Hilda Lessways by Bennett, Arnold

If only he could adroitly, with his hand remaining unseen, place Maggie in a situation where circumstances would appeal conqueringly to her best self, to her latent sense of honor—that was the idea!

From Children of the Whirlwind by Scott, Leroy

Her trade and her preparedness went conqueringly hand in hand.

From The War After the War by Marcosson, Isaac Frederick

There is no possibility of explaining the system of life in this world, on any principle of conqueringly Divine benevolence.

From Love's Meinie Three Lectures on Greek and English Birds by Ruskin, John

There is no writing in the world more immediately, conqueringly personal than a really clever woman's letters; and they are not always compromising.

From The Romance of Zion Chapel [3d ed.] by Le Gallienne, Richard