above and beyond
idiom
: far beyond what is required by (something, such as a duty)
He went above and beyond the call of duty.
Examples of above and beyond in a Sentence
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This personal life experience qualifies me above and beyond other candidates seeking school board seats.
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Tom Vasquez, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2024
One voter recalled how the staff leapt into action, going above and beyond to tackle his unusual challenge: A trail-clearing project on a friend’s nearby estate.
—Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
Joey King knows all about how personal assistants go above and beyond their job description in Hollywood, just like her character in A Family Affair.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 2 July 2024
Check out these Charlotte restaurants that go above and beyond to ensure your special occasion hits the right note:
Bottle Tree
Location: 102 Davis St, Belmont, NC 28012
The private wine cellar at The Bottle Tree is an intimate celebration fit for any occasion.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2024
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Tom Vasquez, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2024
One voter recalled how the staff leapt into action, going above and beyond to tackle his unusual challenge: A trail-clearing project on a friend’s nearby estate.
—Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
Joey King knows all about how personal assistants go above and beyond their job description in Hollywood, just like her character in A Family Affair.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 2 July 2024
Check out these Charlotte restaurants that go above and beyond to ensure your special occasion hits the right note:
Bottle Tree
Location: 102 Davis St, Belmont, NC 28012
The private wine cellar at The Bottle Tree is an intimate celebration fit for any occasion.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2024
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“Above and beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/above%20and%20beyond. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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