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 image of a glass tower rising above Boston’s South Station is striking.
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Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Market Reactions Oil surged the most in more than three years during the June war, with Brent crude rising above $80 a barrel in London.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
From performing on stage to speaking at community engagements, these artists have risen above what many believed local rappers or producers capable of.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
Crude prices have spiked over the past few weeks, rising above $70 a barrel as traders worry about the buildup of a large US military force in the region.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 27 Feb. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Market Reactions Oil surged the most in more than three years during the June war, with Brent crude rising above $80 a barrel in London.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
From performing on stage to speaking at community engagements, these artists have risen above what many believed local rappers or producers capable of.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
Crude prices have spiked over the past few weeks, rising above $70 a barrel as traders worry about the buildup of a large US military force in the region.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 27 Feb. 2026
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 Mar. 2026.
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