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transcend

[tran-send] / trænˈsɛnd /


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Breaded, pounded chicken cutlets transcend geographic boundaries — and they don’t call for any onions.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

The selection suggests that indigenous art has evolved sufficiently since the 1970s to transcend special pleading.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

“It’s a planning perspective that’s looking for concrete economic enhancements at the firm and sector level, as opposed to just developing a machine that might transcend humanity,” Webster said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 24, 2026

What surprises many is the group’s ability to transcend language barriers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

The idea was we were to transcend, to get ourselves further.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama