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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Parents like James Marinelli said the issue goes beyond individual employees and centers on transparency.
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Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
All of which illustrates how this major 21st century wine movement has gone beyond fad status.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Finding those willing to accept, adjust and adapt in such a role, Spoelstra said, goes beyond scoring and statistics.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Flora agreed with Merlin that the abuses went beyond roof claims.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Jan. 2026
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Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
All of which illustrates how this major 21st century wine movement has gone beyond fad status.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Finding those willing to accept, adjust and adapt in such a role, Spoelstra said, goes beyond scoring and statistics.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Flora agreed with Merlin that the abuses went beyond roof claims.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Go beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20beyond. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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