go beyond
phrasal 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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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.
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But our greatest achievement goes beyond entertainment.
—Peter White, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
For collectors, families, and fiduciaries alike, this underscores why estate planning for collectibles must go beyond only the obvious.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Playing someone as iconic and scrutinized as Michael Jackson comes with unique challenges that go beyond typical character work.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2025
But our greatest achievement goes beyond entertainment.
—Peter White, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
For collectors, families, and fiduciaries alike, this underscores why estate planning for collectibles must go beyond only the obvious.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Playing someone as iconic and scrutinized as Michael Jackson comes with unique challenges that go beyond typical character work.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025
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 Aug. 2025.
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