transcend

Example Sentences

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“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

“We also hope that this will really transcend generations.”

From Salon • Mar. 21, 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

Ogundiran wrote that Akangbe Ogun's works "transcend the traditional boundaries of sculpture, structural design, folklore, and environmental preservation".

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

If we were truly going to emulate the Freedom Riders, then our writing must transcend the walls of Room 203 and our individual plights and become a universal message.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers