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.

Examples of rise above in a Sentence

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Only time will tell if Booker was able to rise above the rest to turn trash into treasure. —Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2024

The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Wednesday morning to a crest of 18.8 feet Thursdaymorning. —Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2024

This call often comes from a desire to rise above your circumstances and accomplish a goal that is deeply connected to your identity and aspirations. —Angela Quach, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024

Officials say temperatures have risen above 200 degrees in the affected area and have forced liquid waste to erupt in geysers or to leak from fissures in the face of the landfill. —Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2024

The Eastern Coachella Valley, an important agricultural area in Southern California, is a hot and arid place, with summer temperatures frequently rising above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. —Dorany Pineda, Fortune, 4 Mar. 2024

Others rise above the injustices and become heroes. —Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024

But one Texas chain barbecue restaurant now rises above the rest. —Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2024

The jolt will prevent San Diego’s daytime high from rising above 58 on Friday. —Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024