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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Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Nov. 2025
Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 17 Nov. 2025
The Pelicans’ issues go beyond the head coach.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
The financial impact goes beyond collections, too.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Nov. 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 25 Nov. 2025.
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