go above

Example Sentences

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"Followers will still feel, as a matter of conscience, that they still need to abstain because of the pressure to go above and beyond in showing their loyalty to the organisation," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 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

“Obviously the name of the company is Five Below, but at the end of the day, you can go above $5,” Chukumba said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

“So we go above and beyond in terms of preparedness.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2025

I resolve that everything I learn in the next four weeks will go above my Windemere bed.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart