go beyond
verb
went beyond; gone beyond; going beyond; goes beyond
: to do more than (something) : to do more than is expected or required
We need to go beyond merely talking about the problem.
She went beyond the call of duty.
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Matt Bell, AFAR Media, 19 May 2026
Sign up for our weekly, original newsletter that goes beyond the annual Disruptor 50 list, offering a closer look at list-making companies and their innovative founders.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The thoughtful design goes beyond the smart claw mechanism, too.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
So, while the GD01 looks impressive, the real story goes beyond the viral video.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
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“Go beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20beyond. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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