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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That is why caring for the military and veteran community must go beyond medical treatment.
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Ken Fisher, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
Now he’s gone beyond generating headlines for his idiosyncrasy.
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But Hollins’ influence went beyond drills, uniform checks and policy reminders.
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Ken Fisher, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
Now he’s gone beyond generating headlines for his idiosyncrasy.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025
Warning signs There are certain red flags that indicate when acid reflux has gone beyond an occasional annoyance and has progressed to constant and chronic.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
But Hollins’ influence went beyond drills, uniform checks and policy reminders.
—Kansas City Star, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Go beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20beyond. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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