rise above
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
For the last half-century, public approval of Congress has consistently been low; with the exception of a few spikes in approval, such as after 9/11, congressional approval ratings rarely rise above the teens.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
His story reaffirmed her beliefs about how people could rise above horrific conditions.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
If the 10-year breakeven inflation rate were to rise above 2.5% and keep going, it would be hard to lower interest rates and would be outright negative for U.S. debt, he adds.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
On Tuesday, the stock was able to rise above the lower border but remained within the resistance zone.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
It was loud enough, and long enough, to rise above a second spell of rain that fell after dark.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
