over and above
Example Sentences
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Thirdly, the government is promising better cross-Pennine links, over and above the improvements that are already under way.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
"We need to allocate an additional 500 billion rupees for disaster relief and reconstruction over and above the money allocated for government spending in calendar 2026," Dissanayake told parliament.
From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025
Meanwhile, costly cities such as New York, Seattle and several California towns would require as much as $94,000 a year over and above Social Security to cover necessities, a new study found.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 23, 2025
The perks of the contract include an annual $50,000 retirement annuity over and above his salary.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2025
He was given a room; he was told that he would receive extra money for himself, over and above his weekly wages.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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