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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Those challenges went beyond the already-daunting needs around casting. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026 Tregellas emphasized that the organization's mission went beyond meeting physical needs. Sophia Leone, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026 The calculus for hospitals goes beyond just whether the tech that vendors are selling will actually improve their bottom line. Daniel Payne, STAT, 10 Sep. 2026 Many have talked about his ability to relate to players with examples going beyond what is seen on the field. Jon MacHota, New York Times, 10 Sep. 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 14 Sep. 2026.

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