transcend
Example Sentences
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Breaded, pounded chicken cutlets transcend geographic boundaries — and they don’t call for any onions.
From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026
“It’s a planning perspective that’s looking for concrete economic enhancements at the firm and sector level, as opposed to just developing a machine that might transcend humanity,” Webster said.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 24, 2026
What surprises many is the group’s ability to transcend language barriers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026
Ogundiran wrote that Akangbe Ogun's works "transcend the traditional boundaries of sculpture, structural design, folklore, and environmental preservation".
From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026
His father wanted Colin to transcend all that stuff, but maybe even he was starting to see the unlikelihood of Colin ever becoming extraordinary.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
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