rise above
Example Sentences
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For the last half-century, public approval of Congress has consistently been low; with the exception of a few spikes in approval, such as after 9/11, congressional approval ratings rarely rise above the teens.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
Plaid Cymru has also called for broader direct support for households when bills rise above the current price cap.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
On Tuesday, the stock was able to rise above the lower border but remained within the resistance zone.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
To avoid our planet’s environmental inconveniences, the stilts can rise above any inclement weather.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Upset by the news, José Arcadio Buendía stood motionless, trying to rise above his affliction, until the group dispersed, called away by other artifices, and the puddle of the taciturn Armenian evaporated completely.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
