transcend
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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
Breaded, pounded chicken cutlets transcend geographic boundaries — and they don’t call for any onions.
From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026
The selection suggests that indigenous art has evolved sufficiently since the 1970s to transcend special pleading.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
What surprises many is the group’s ability to transcend language barriers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 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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