How to Use above and beyond in a Sentence

above and beyond

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  • Like its flavor, this note has a multi-faceted presence that goes above and beyond other sugar-leaning fruity notes.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Williams explained that Ellison went above and beyond to help the government probe Bankman-Fried's fraud.
    Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 24 Sep. 2024
  • From the initial consultation to a post-procedure follow-up, the clinic goes above and beyond to provide personal attention and support.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 28 Sep. 2024
  • Young’s finger would point to an area above and beyond the chart.
    The Indianapolis Star, 27 Apr. 2023
  • For the majority of the year, he’s pitched above and beyond the call of duty for the Guardians.
    Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 29 Aug. 2023
  • But this 14 million-square-foot plan goes above and beyond sports bars and pro shops.
    Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 23 July 2024
  • There were a couple of people who went above and beyond.
    Hazlitt, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Yet so many people will go above and beyond to make others feel that way.
    Grace Gavilanes, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023
  • In other words, the team had the means to go above and beyond in terms of gemstones, craftsmanship, and design.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 May 2024
  • But, during the holidays — her favorite time of year — Tilbury goes above and beyond in the very best way.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Viking goes above and beyond to fix most consumer problems.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
  • Then there are caddies that go above and beyond cup holders.
    Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2023
  • What’s more, the team went above and beyond the contest requirements and read 15 partial columns of text, amounting to about 5% of the scroll.
    Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 7 Feb. 2024
  • If the bare minimum is rewarded with an A, why go above and beyond?
    WSJ, 19 Dec. 2023
  • Believe the hype: Flavor Flav is continuing to go above and beyond for the athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
    EW.com, 1 Aug. 2024
  • But many took note of the fact that taking care of your own kids is hardly above and beyond the call of duty, and isn't so remarkable when the mom does it.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2023
  • But in this case, the Journal truly went above and beyond in both public and private-facing ways.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2024
  • Something’s still wrong, above and beyond the usual challenges of office life.
    Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2023
  • As these 20 stand-outs show, Southerners go above and beyond to take care of one another.
    Carolanne Griffith Roberts, Southern Living, 22 May 2024
  • Rod went above and beyond for their date by making a separate stop to get Olivia gluten-free bread for her sandwich.
    Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Who cares the reason—women should not have to go above and beyond every single moment of our lives.
    Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Feb. 2024
  • With a thick sole and arch support, these slides go above and beyond your typical slippers.
    Molly Menning, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024
  • The reality star has gone above and beyond as a soccer mom to her sports-loving son Saint.
    Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 29 Dec. 2023
  • Veken 8 Set Packing Cubes This packing cube set goes above and beyond your standard pack.
    Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2023
  • The clothing brand goes above and beyond to reduce its impact on the planet and the workers that produce its products.
    Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2023
  • In any of its previous iterations, the Stradic would’ve been worth the price, but this model goes above and beyond the call of duty.
    Pete Robins, Field & Stream, 3 May 2023
  • Plus, going above and beyond for clients makes your work meaningful!
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2023
  • The Massachusetts State Police claim one of the members of its bomb squad has gone above and beyond in the line of duty and taken bullets for the team.
    Jody Serrano / Gizmodo, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Founder Christine Scarpati said Rutherford went above and beyond in working to prevent child abuse.
    Christina Avery, The Arizona Republic, 14 Aug. 2024
  • In 2018, the district honored her with the Emily Scott Evans Award, given to third-grade teachers who go above and beyond for their students.
    Char Adams, NBC News, 30 Aug. 2023

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