rise above

phrasal verb

rose above; risen above; rising above; rises above

: to not allow oneself to be hurt or controlled by (something bad or harmful)

It's time to rise above petty bickering/politics.

: to be or become better than (something)

The quality of the food never rises above average.

Examples of rise above in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Pennsylvania signs rise above the Vine Street Expressway, a major east-west thoroughfare that was part of the city’s original street plan laid out in 1682 by William Penn and Thomas Holme. —

Carin M. Smilk, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2024 Despite cleanup efforts, bacteria levels in the Seine can still rise above safe thresholds, especially after heavy rainfall. —

John Loeppky, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2024 The marvel — when the moon appears brighter and larger than normal — is best viewed around sunset, as the moon rises above the east-southeast horizon. —

Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2024 In some forms of tachycardia, like supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), the heart rate can rise above 220 beats per minute. —

Vincent Iannelli, Parents, 30 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for rise above

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