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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The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose above 4.4% on Monday, up from Thursday.
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Most high-rise leggings will have some level of tummy control, but one pair rises above the rest.
—Korin Miller, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
If opponents had made just seven more free throws against The Wall this season, their percentage on that basket would have risen above 75% and this story would probably have been moot.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Among that bunch, one title rises above the rest and manages a feat none of the others can claim: climbing on more than one list.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Most high-rise leggings will have some level of tummy control, but one pair rises above the rest.
—Korin Miller, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
If opponents had made just seven more free throws against The Wall this season, their percentage on that basket would have risen above 75% and this story would probably have been moot.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Among that bunch, one title rises above the rest and manages a feat none of the others can claim: climbing on more than one list.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rise above
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“Rise above.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rise%20above. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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