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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The pause in pay and furloughs will have impacts that go beyond U.S. borders.
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For example, Selar’s ship goes beyond tourism by supporting scientific research and environmental initiatives at a local level.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
His personality has gone beyond the studio, as well.
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Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
For example, Selar’s ship goes beyond tourism by supporting scientific research and environmental initiatives at a local level.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
His personality has gone beyond the studio, as well.
—David Lyman, The Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2024
Norton AntiVirus Plus, our other top pick, also goes beyond essential features.
—PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Go beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20beyond. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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