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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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
His dedication goes beyond athletics, Alec is known for being friendly, encouraging, and supportive of all students and their interests.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Sep. 2025
Here was an artist, a father, murdering someone with a viciousness that went beyond self-preservation.
—Seamus Sullivan
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Marc Marquez says his latest MotoGP championship win carries a weight that goes beyond his statistics, describing it as the culmination of years spent overcoming injury, self-doubt and an inner battle to continue.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
His dedication goes beyond athletics, Alec is known for being friendly, encouraging, and supportive of all students and their interests.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Sep. 2025
Here was an artist, a father, murdering someone with a viciousness that went beyond self-preservation.
—Seamus Sullivan
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Marc Marquez says his latest MotoGP championship win carries a weight that goes beyond his statistics, describing it as the culmination of years spent overcoming injury, self-doubt and an inner battle to continue.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 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 3 Oct. 2025.
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