go beyond
phrasal verb
went beyond; gone beyond; going beyond; goes beyond
: to do more than (something) : to do more than is expected or required
We need to go beyond merely talking about the problem.
She went beyond the call of duty.
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As weather events intensify and project timelines shrink, the sector must go beyond mere compliance to cultivate a culture of prevention.
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Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
For example, Whole Foods expects to see consumers favor products that go beyond protein power bars.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
However, anything that goes beyond the classic shower and care routine has no place in the locker room.
—Anna Bader, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2025
The impact of gun violence, however, goes beyond the death toll, experts said.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
For example, Whole Foods expects to see consumers favor products that go beyond protein power bars.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
However, anything that goes beyond the classic shower and care routine has no place in the locker room.
—Anna Bader, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2025
The impact of gun violence, however, goes beyond the death toll, experts said.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Go beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20beyond. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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