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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Leonard did little if any endorsing, collected the extra checks, and essentially was paid above and beyond the salary cap. Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 This is indicative of not only how the company is providing a service that many across the country need, but also how Vita Bella’s team is working tirelessly to go above and beyond for patients and users. William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026 And some antioxidant serums even go above and beyond mere protection. Deanna Pai, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026 Sexton went above and beyond not only to protect Kiffin over the years but to keep his career on the rails. John Talty, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2026.

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