transcended
Example Sentences
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The rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, which transcended clubs, countries and competitions for over a decade, to become the defining story of modern football.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
Smith Jr. came to San Diego as a fearsome linebacker who made two Pro Bowls, yet he transcended football through his infectious personality and devotion to his adopted city.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
But where other artists might have spiraled, White and his compatriots transcended, turning inward while also looking to the stars.
From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2026
Pope Leo’s encyclical insists that humanity itself can’t be transcended.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
They had a pride that transcended their poverty.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
