transcended
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The highest-earning female athlete of all-time, Williams drew huge crowds throughout her career and is a figure who has truly transcended her sport.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Pope Leo’s encyclical insists that humanity itself can’t be transcended.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
For Obama, the moment was personal, but his remarks deliberately transcended it.
From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026
“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 • Jan. 2, 2026
When push came to shove, he transcended his limited human frame with strength no man could have and weapons no man could handle.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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