rise above
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rose above; risen above; rising above; rises above
Definition of rise 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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