go beyond

phrasal 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.

Examples of go beyond in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Health Outcomes The potential benefit of having MENA as a category goes beyond just identification but may help address disparities and identify solutions for health care. —

Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2024 McClatchy’s commitment goes beyond the delivery of news and information essential to enhancing individual lives. —

Modernize, Miami Herald, 7 May 2024 But there are other aspects of the story that deepen the mystery, going beyond a simple road dispute. —

Nina Burleigh, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 May 2024 The sheer scale of Israel’s assault on Gaza, with massive destruction that wiped out entire families, went beyond previous Israeli offensives and quickly overshadowed the Oct. 7 attacks. —

Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024 Improv goes beyond the stage Li found that improv’s core tenets translate beyond the stage and into the real world. —

Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2024 Martin says those efforts have gone beyond lobbying. —

David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2024 Jazz Fest epitomizes this, going beyond mere music to celebrate the vibrant soul of the Crescent City. —

Shelby Stewart, Essence, 2 May 2024 Some features go beyond the basics, including discrete subject recognition modes for Airplanes, Animals, Automobiles, Birds, Motorcycles and Bikes, and Trains. —

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