Phrasal Verb - Rising Above
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.Definition
To overcome obstacles or difficulties and achieve success despite adversity or opposition. This phrasal verb can also mean to outperform or surpass others in a particular area.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | Despite facing numerous challenges, she managed to rise above and graduate at the top of her class. |
| 2 | He rose above his fears and asked for a promotion during the annual performance reviews. |
| 3 | The new CEO rose above the internal politics and implemented significant changes to the company. |
| 4 | The underdog team rose above their opponents and won the championship. |
| 5 | The athlete, despite being injured, continued to train and eventually rose above his injury to win the gold medal. |
| 6 | The company faced intense competition but managed to rise above and maintain its market share. |
| 7 | She rose above the negativity and continued to pursue her dreams. |
| 8 | Despite the economic downturn, the business continued to rise above and expand. |
| 9 | The student rose above the distractions and focused on his studies. |
| 10 | The team rose above their mistakes and went on to win the championship. |