above and beyond

phrase

: far beyond what is required by (something, such as a duty)
He went above and beyond the call of duty.

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But there are properties around the world that go above and beyond to host guests with celiac disease and other gluten sensitivities. Elliott Harrell, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026 Yield comes into play for a business with excess cash, above and beyond its working capital requirements. Brett Turner, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Shop Sporty Pants at Quince It’s rare to find a pair of pants that goes above and beyond the call of duty. Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026 However, art has a funny way of multiplying meanings, often above and beyond what its creators intended, and the Headington Shark is a case in point. Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for above and beyond

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“Above and beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/above%20and%20beyond. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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