transcend
Example Sentences
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But despite the loss of a generational talent that transcended the game he loved, his legacy and impact on snooker and those who knew him remain as strong as ever.
From BBC
“It’s not a John Mayer thing. With the greatest respect, it’s not even a Henson thing. Kermit, to me, had transcended all of that and become a part of the fabric of this community.”
From Los Angeles Times
In a historic building in central Tripoli, Libyans wander past ancient statues and artefacts, rediscovering a heritage that transcends political divides at their national museum which reopened this month after a 2011 uprising.
From Barron's
In the process, this remarkable painter transcends Christian theology to create images with universal appeal.
Joshua remains a popular figure in Britain, a star transcended beyond boxing, but the United States is different.
From BBC
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