as in along with
in addition to
we'll need another gallon of milk over and above what we already have
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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.
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For The Carroll County Times, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2024
The school expects the private university’s hefty profits will bring in millions in profits for the state over and above up to $60 million in annual funds needed to service the bond debt.
—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2024
But opponents noted that over those 40 years taxpayers would pay about $2 billion to cover debt payments and subsidize the teams, which would have shared in revenues over and above what was needed to cover those annual payments for the stadium projects.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
Give a little extra, network, use your charm and be willing to go over and above the call of duty.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
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For The Carroll County Times, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2024
The school expects the private university’s hefty profits will bring in millions in profits for the state over and above up to $60 million in annual funds needed to service the bond debt.
—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2024
But opponents noted that over those 40 years taxpayers would pay about $2 billion to cover debt payments and subsidize the teams, which would have shared in revenues over and above what was needed to cover those annual payments for the stadium projects.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
Give a little extra, network, use your charm and be willing to go over and above the call of duty.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
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