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as in past
on or to the farther side of
the arrow flew beyond the fence and into the woods
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as in beside
in addition to
beyond the asking price of the house, there's also the cost of fixing up this "handyman's dream"
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as in immortality
unending existence after death
who knows how we'll fare in the beyond?
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Recent Examples of beyond
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
This might seem like an easy question, but some of us might have items floating around that no longer work (like a musical jewelry box) that hold sentimental value far beyond its function.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Jan. 2025
In 2025 and beyond, federal agencies must prioritize public health and safety and work to undo legalization's harmful consequences.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Lisette Voytko-Best, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Respected members of the community witnessed and took seriously the sisters’ ability to tap into the beyond.
—Elizabeth Garner Masarik / Made By History, TIME, 16 Oct. 2024
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Preposition
Artisanal producers often age their cognacs well beyond the minimum legal requirements.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
This might seem like an easy question, but some of us might have items floating around that no longer work (like a musical jewelry box) that hold sentimental value far beyond its function.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
Adverb
What exactly will happen with refugee arrivals – on Mr. Trump’s Day 1 and beyond – remains unclear.
—Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Jan. 2025
In 2025 and beyond, federal agencies must prioritize public health and safety and work to undo legalization's harmful consequences.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
Matthew Perry joins a heavenly chorus of pop stars—including Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury and Whitney Houston—as the greatest earners in the great beyond.
—Lisette Voytko-Best, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Respected members of the community witnessed and took seriously the sisters’ ability to tap into the beyond.
—Elizabeth Garner Masarik / Made By History, TIME, 16 Oct. 2024
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The Bills allowed only one third-down success to the Broncos the rest of the game, and the lone conversion came on a third-and-1 that Nix sneaked past the line.Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Try using a step-around prompt that will scoot past the fallback, see my coverage at the link here.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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More:TikTok ban at the Supreme Court: The view inside and outside the high court How real is TikTok threat?Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Today, the city of Hagen, where their home is located, isn’t well known outside this region of Germany beyond its status as the Gateway to the Sauerland.Ulrich Clewing, Architectural Digest, 12 Jan. 2025
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Today’s Schedule 12 minutes ago President Carter’s casket will begin the day in the U.S. Capitol rotunda and end in a burial plot beside Rosalynn Carter in Plains, Ga.Kyler Alvord, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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The living room has three different zones: a dining area beside the kitchen, a living area in the middle, and a library area at the end.Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
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However, if temperatures fall farther than expected the amounts could increase, forecasters added.Leigh Morgan, al, 11 Feb. 2023
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Tier 2 Pricing, includes lots farther away from the stadium: Car or SUV: $100.Sydney Carruth, The Arizona Republic, 9 Feb. 2023
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The festival has its roots in a Hindu tradition that says the god Vishnu wrested a golden pitcher containing the nectar of immortality from demons.Fox News, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement The festival has its roots in a Hindu tradition that says the god Vishnu wrested a golden pitcher containing the nectar of immortality from demons.Sheikh Saaliq, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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These mortgages are a requirement to maintain ownership over a home.Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 18 Jan. 2025
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Now, after weeks of lawyerly wrangling over the semantics of church bylaws, members of the Riverside congregation will vote on a resolution to keep Weekday open for at least one more year and to determine a long-term plan for the school.Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 18 Jan. 2025
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However, its low cost and simplicity will allow Ukraine to quickly produce these in large quantities, providing them the capability to continue striking Russian strategic targets without the need for foreign aid. Follow me on LinkedIn.Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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If Yoon fails to appear on Tuesday, a second hearing will proceed on Thursday, with or without him in attendance.Helen Regan, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati.com, 2 June 2020
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, 31 May 2020
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“Beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beyond. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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