rise above

verb

1. intr, preposition to overcome or be unaffected by (something mean or contemptible)

Example Sentences

That figure would eventually rise above 700,000.

From BBC

“We will safeguard the heart of the republic – freedom,” she vowed, and urged Americans to rise above ideology for the sake of the country.

From BBC

She’s trying to rise above party labels — even as national Democrats and their allies pour millions into her campaign — and focus almost entirely on the whys and wherefores of the 3rd District.

From Los Angeles Times

The Athletics will play on grass in Sacramento next season, with Major League Baseball yielding to concerns from players about the risks of an artificial turf surface in a city where summer temperatures often rise above 100 degrees.

From Los Angeles Times

Nima Rinji said he wants to prove to younger generation of Sherpas that they can "rise above the stereotype of being only support climbers and embrace their potential as top-tier athletes, adventurers, and creators".

From BBC

Related Words

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