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.

Examples of go beyond in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Legal claims for nonpayment go beyond staffing companies. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024 For these voters, the furor with Biden goes beyond a mere difference in opinion. USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024 Wilson’s message goes beyond the flashy and glitzy world of fashion. Devine Blacksher, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024 Still, the problem goes beyond the latest spell of unaffordability, and has more to do with building homes. Alena Botros, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024 The mark of a successful actor goes beyond top billing, box office draw, trophies and name-dropping headlines. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Apr. 2024 True’s Gourmet Hot Mustard goes beyond just dips and pretzels—it can be used by any griller, chef, or mustard enthusiast to make a variety of marinades, sauces, and more. Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024 The Simpson-Montgomery police drama aired 18 years before the notorious 1995 world-watching murder trial, where Simpson, having been accused of murdering Nicole Brown Simpson, his White ex-wife, and her friend Ron Goldman, had suddenly gone beyond TV fame and through the portal of TV infamy. Wil Haygood, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024 Their bond went beyond just the two of them; after spending so much time together, Kris and Nicole Brown, Simpson’s second wife, also became best friends. Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2024

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“Go beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20beyond. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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