go above

Example Sentences

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They are still top and the worst-case scenario when City go to Burnley on Wednesday is that they go above Arsenal on goal difference.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

"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

“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

"Each day, my officers go above and beyond to identify risk individuals and locations to prevent further incidents of shoplifting," said Wrexham City District Inspector, Rhodri Ifans.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025

It never seemed to go above forty degrees Fahrenheit.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela