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To prevail or gain control over
“I am in the process of trying to identify and overcome all of my bad habits.”
To violently subdue (opposition or a rebellion)
“Conan believed it was best to crush his enemies, see them driven before him, and hear the lamentations of the women.”
To finish a game or contest on level terms
(edge out) To defeat narrowly in a contest
“Snyder finished second to Stodola in the primary but surged in the runoff campaign to narrowly edge out his foe.”
To tolerate or put up with something unpleasant
“I am not sure that I can endure this restrictive diet for much longer.”
To ready oneself for a challenging experience
“Times were harsh, and I began to prepare myself for the worst.”
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