rise above

phrasal verb

rose above; risen above; rising above; rises above
1
: to not allow oneself to be hurt or controlled by (something bad or harmful)
It's time to rise above petty bickering/politics.
2
: to be or become better than (something)
The quality of the food never rises above average.

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The snow is expected to clear by the afternoon, and temperatures in the mid-Atlantic should rise above freezing after a prolonged cold snap. Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024 The forecast through the holiday is snow-free for most of the upper Midwest, with temperatures rising above freezing early next week. arkansasonline.com, 20 Dec. 2024 The world’s most prominent digital currency, which has achieved ever-increasing highs in recent weeks, rose above $107,850, according to Coinbase data from TradingView. Charles Lloyd Bovaird Ii, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 The 11 Best Seed-Starting Soil Mixes of 2024 For best results, aim to plant seeds in mini greenhouses in January or February, or at least one month before temperatures are expected to rise above freezing. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rise above 

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“Rise above.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rise%20above. Accessed 1 Jan. 2025.

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