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Examples of over and above in a Sentence
we'll need another gallon of milk over and above what we already have
Recent Examples on the Web
For example, a mother has a commitment to ensuring her kid’s well-being, over and above her general wish for all kids everywhere to be well.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 22 Sep. 2024
And that’s above and beyond some of the other clunky compromises that come from SMS V2 over and above a dedicated cross-platform app.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
Under the new guidelines, borrowers using the limited loan can borrow up to $75,000 over and above their mortgages — a huge increase from the former limit of $35,000.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 23 July 2024
Naturally, there are obstacles to planting the Big Ten Network flag in Florida, over and above the ACC’s contractual situation.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of over and above was
in the 15th century
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“Over and above.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20and%20above. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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