transcended
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“The University remained one of the few forces that transcended disparate regions and groups,” Pawel writes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 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
The highest-earning female athlete of all-time, Williams drew huge crowds throughout her career and is a figure who has truly transcended her sport.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
I, whose prowess in the water barely transcended a doggy paddle, undertake a swim of such scale that it could be traced on the map!
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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