go above

Example Sentences

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"Unfortunately for Steven, I expect Mo to go above him. I don't expect, but I hope he goes above him."

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

"We are deeply moved by Pakistan's efforts to go above and beyond in supporting Bangladesh during this period. Long may our brotherhood flourish," he added.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

“And so we have the opportunity to go above $5 as long as we jam that item with value.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

Departures from Lapland's Kittila airport that would have ferried winter travellers back to places like London, Bristol, Manchester, Paris and Amsterdam were all cancelled on Sunday as temperatures did not go above -35C on Sunday.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

What I’ve always found ironic about Sweet 16 is that they don’t go above a size twelve.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy