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.
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What makes this moment special is that the moon’s orbit and the Earth’s horizon are positioned in such a way that the moon appears to rise above the horizon much faster than usual.
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Anna Gordon, TIME, 17 Sep. 2024
The early results indicate that the Vikings may be able to rise above them and have a legitimate chance to put together a memorable year.
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—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
Through it all, though, his mom (Jennifer Lopez) is his biggest cheerleader — rising above her own challenges both personal and professional to prove, alongside her son, that nothing can stop them.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2024
In a world that often feels overwhelming, Refinery29 remains committed to highlighting those who not only confront the challenges of our times but also inspire us to rise above them.
—Refinery29 Staff, refinery29.com, 5 Sep. 2024
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Anna Gordon, TIME, 17 Sep. 2024
The early results indicate that the Vikings may be able to rise above them and have a legitimate chance to put together a memorable year.
Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
Through it all, though, his mom (Jennifer Lopez) is his biggest cheerleader — rising above her own challenges both personal and professional to prove, alongside her son, that nothing can stop them.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2024
In a world that often feels overwhelming, Refinery29 remains committed to highlighting those who not only confront the challenges of our times but also inspire us to rise above them.
—Refinery29 Staff, refinery29.com, 5 Sep. 2024
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