transcend
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But some things do transcend borders - like the need for gossip.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
People have wildly different views on Israel, for example, but in the big tent there are other issues that are larger, that transcend that.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
Earlier, she told Xi that the Taiwan Strait would "no longer be a focal point of potential conflict" and "both sides should transcend political confrontation".
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
“Eternal Life” sprang out of her in one burst, celebrating the power of love to transcend life’s harsh realities.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
“I recommend Batman especially, for he tends to transcend the abysmal society in which he’s found himself. His morality is rather rigid, also. I rather respect Batman.”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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