above and beyond
idiom
: far beyond what is required by (something, such as a duty)
He went above and beyond the call of duty.
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This isn't the first time a vet has gone above and beyond to take care of a dog in need.
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
As head custodian, Lucas consistently goes above and beyond to ensure district facilities are maintained to the highest standards, creating a clean and welcoming environment for staff and students.
—Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
In Beijing’s view, it’s gone above and beyond international norms to stem the outflow of the drug and its component chemicals from its vast pharmaceuticals sector.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
Both will once again bring cyclists from around the world to the Fox Valley while offering an array of attractions above and beyond biking.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2025
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
As head custodian, Lucas consistently goes above and beyond to ensure district facilities are maintained to the highest standards, creating a clean and welcoming environment for staff and students.
—Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
In Beijing’s view, it’s gone above and beyond international norms to stem the outflow of the drug and its component chemicals from its vast pharmaceuticals sector.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
Both will once again bring cyclists from around the world to the Fox Valley while offering an array of attractions above and beyond biking.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2025
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“Above and beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/above%20and%20beyond. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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