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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The Working Interdisciplinary Network of Guardianship Stakeholders Star of the Year Award is presented annually to a person who goes above and beyond to help build a better guardianship system for stakeholders, a release said. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2026 As a $25 shampoo, BosleyMD’s BosRevive Nourishing formula also goes above and beyond, leaving hair full, healthy, and shiny, per fans. Rachel Nussbaum, InStyle, 11 July 2026 The team at Raju Law - Immigration & Investment Attorneys works to go above and beyond for their clients by handling more than just paperwork and applications. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Nordstrom’s Fourth of July sale is finally here, and per usual, the retailer has gone above and beyond in delivering an expansive array of travel essentials at new-low prices for the season ahead. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 3 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 19 Jul. 2026.

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