go beyond

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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Regulators found that Google's steering restrictions—and the fees attached to them—went beyond what the DMA allows. Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Hernández said the significance of the latest investments goes beyond attracting individual companies or productions. Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 23 July 2026 Reilly’s legacy went beyond catapulting politicians into office. Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026 That idea became the backbone of Luxe Realty, a brokerage built on transparency, long-term trust, and service that goes beyond closing a deal. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for go beyond

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

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