rise above
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That record is blemished by his removal from an assignment based on his Francis-like tendencies, which may have had a hand in his failure to rise above the lowest of the U.S.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
Plaid Cymru has also called for broader direct support for households when bills rise above the current price cap.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
To avoid our planet’s environmental inconveniences, the stilts can rise above any inclement weather.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Jackson also noted that once temperatures rise above the optimum, the range in which organisms can survive becomes narrower.
From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026
In horror, Torak watched the bear rise above:: the edge of the trail.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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