rise above

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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High temps will rise above 100 degrees each day into early next week, with the heat dome working to snuff out the Delta breeze. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026 Known for its dramatic coastline and rugged cliffs rising above the Ionian Sea, the Greek island of Corfu has long attracted those drawn to its dramatic natural beauty and sense of seclusion. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 July 2026 All of those tornadoes have occurred since 2001, but none have risen above an EF1, which generate 86-110 MPH gusts. — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 29 July 2026 While last week's SEC Media Days saw plenty of coaches putting themselves in the spotlight with a litany of quotes, one coach from the Southeastern Conference rose above the rest. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rise above

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