rise above
Example Sentences
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In the remote Western Desert of Egypt, where striking layers of red sandstone and green shale rise above the dry plains surrounding Kharga Oasis, researchers have uncovered a fossil that significantly shifts current views on how crocodiles evolved.
From Science Daily
But, in Scotland the temperature for some may not rise above freezing - called a 'frost day'.
From BBC
What makes the show rise above the rest is the chemistry of its cast, whom comedian John Oliver called “the most magnificent monsters on TV.”
So bitcoin’s impressive rise above $100,000 wasn’t a reason to conclude that the Metcalfe’s Law model had become less useful.
From MarketWatch
Unable to rise above this internal conflict, it’s a film that’s both dull and disposable.
From Los Angeles Times
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