as in along with
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we'll need another gallon of milk over and above what we already have
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Recent Examples of over and above
And that’s above and beyond some of the other clunky compromises that come from SMS V2 over and above a dedicated cross-platform app.
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Zak Doffman, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
Under the new guidelines, borrowers using the limited loan can borrow up to $75,000 over and above their mortgages — a huge increase from the former limit of $35,000.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 23 July 2024
Naturally, there are obstacles to planting the Big Ten Network flag in Florida, over and above the ACC’s contractual situation.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024
The regulations enacted by the legislature mandate strict and stringent requirements on the use of genealogy databases and search and seizure warrants over and above the requirements for issuance of a traditional search warrant.
—For The Carroll County Times, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2024
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Zak Doffman, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
Under the new guidelines, borrowers using the limited loan can borrow up to $75,000 over and above their mortgages — a huge increase from the former limit of $35,000.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 23 July 2024
Naturally, there are obstacles to planting the Big Ten Network flag in Florida, over and above the ACC’s contractual situation.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024
The regulations enacted by the legislature mandate strict and stringent requirements on the use of genealogy databases and search and seizure warrants over and above the requirements for issuance of a traditional search warrant.
—For The Carroll County Times, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2024
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The tarantula was used in the iconic scene in which Marv flings the spider over onto Harry, who is lying on the floor beside him.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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But Optimus, who in the video seems more than happy to be at his mistress’s beck and call, appears less subservient in a series of pictures in which Kardashian, wearing spike heels and lingerie, poses beside him and a gold Tesla Cybercab.Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
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The Dolphins are one of three teams (together with the Colts and Bengals) that are 7-8 and hoping that the Chargers or Broncos, both at 9-6, falter in their last two games.Ben Blatt, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Nissan currently forms one part of an alliance, together with France's Renault and the also-Japanese Mitsubishi.Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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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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Overview Few cars are capable of serving the gods of both comfort and sportiness as well as the 2023 BMW 3-series sedan.Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 22 Mar. 2023
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This duo increases cell turnover and gives retinol-like results, like improving texture, redness, firmness, as well as the appearance of fine line and wrinkles, without the negative side effects.Katie Intner, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Mar. 2023
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“Over and above.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over%20and%20above. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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