What Does It Mean To Be A Conqueror?

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The questions was posed, what does it mean to be a conqueror? What makes someone a conqueror? How do people know who the better conqueror is? By the dictionary definition of conqueror, a conqueror is a person who conquers a place or people. In this time period, the word conqueror can have many different meaning but in the end they overcome something. Many conquerors are known for defeating the odds by overcoming difficulties, keeping inspiration in their heart to help them keep moving forward, and making sure they leave their mark on generations to come. Three examples of people who meet the conqueror definition are Rebekah Gregory, Pasquale Buzzelli, and Bethany Hamilton. These three individuals overcame different difficulties but they

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