over and above
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That is presumably over and above the existing tariffs.
From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026
A spokesperson for IVC told Panorama: "The group's vets and vet nurses never prioritise revenue or transaction value over and above the welfare of the animal in their care."
From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026
Meanwhile, costly cities such as New York, Seattle and several California towns would require as much as $94,000 a year over and above Social Security to cover necessities, a new study found.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 23, 2025
The perks of the contract include an annual $50,000 retirement annuity over and above his salary.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2025
“Not over and above, dear boy. I was in the provinces mostly.”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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