go beyond
verb
went beyond; gone beyond; going beyond; goes beyond
: to do more than (something) : to do more than is expected or required
We need to go beyond merely talking about the problem.
She went beyond the call of duty.
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Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2026
The benefits of grapes could go beyond providing a healthy snack.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Pierre Dubreuil, director general of the Chambord national estate, agreed that America’s impact goes beyond donations.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
On cybersecurity, the baseline needs to go beyond standard application security.
—Daniel Schwartz, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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“Go beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20beyond. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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