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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Cnbc.com Staff, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2026
Those marketing campaigns go beyond social media posts to keep anticipation at a fever pitch and actively engage the fandom while also attracting new viewers.
—Jim Halterman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
While all the projects will include rent restrictions for low-income tenants, most will go beyond that to set aside units for military veterans, the formerly homeless or refugees.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Steve Phelps’s legacy goes beyond lawsuit The timing and potential reasoning for his departure aside, Phelps’s tenure as NASCAR’s commissioner was undeniably impactful.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
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Cnbc.com Staff, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2026
Those marketing campaigns go beyond social media posts to keep anticipation at a fever pitch and actively engage the fandom while also attracting new viewers.
—Jim Halterman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
While all the projects will include rent restrictions for low-income tenants, most will go beyond that to set aside units for military veterans, the formerly homeless or refugees.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Steve Phelps’s legacy goes beyond lawsuit The timing and potential reasoning for his departure aside, Phelps’s tenure as NASCAR’s commissioner was undeniably impactful.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Go beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20beyond. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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