rise above
phrasal verb
rose above; risen above; rising above; rises above
1
: to not allow oneself to be hurt or controlled by (something bad or harmful)
It's time to rise above petty bickering/politics.
2
: to be or become better than (something)
The quality of the food never rises above average.
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While the original Kaha Frost boot rises above the ankle, this slip-on has a lower profile.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Under the deal, the government is granted a participation interest in Westinghouse and can require an initial public offering on or before January 2029 if the company’s value rises above $30 billion.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Most other ticks become active again whenever temperatures rise above 35 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
The Olympic village rises above the security fences that surround it, a collection of structures both temporary and permanent where the athletes will reside over the next two-plus weeks at the Milan-Cortina Games.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Under the deal, the government is granted a participation interest in Westinghouse and can require an initial public offering on or before January 2029 if the company’s value rises above $30 billion.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Most other ticks become active again whenever temperatures rise above 35 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
The Olympic village rises above the security fences that surround it, a collection of structures both temporary and permanent where the athletes will reside over the next two-plus weeks at the Milan-Cortina Games.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Rise above.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rise%20above. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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