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rise above something 1. Lit. to move up above something. The huge sun rose above the horizon and spread its red glow across the sea. 2. Fig. [for one] to ignore petty matters and do what one is meant to do in spite of them. He was able to rise above the squabbling and bring some sense to the proceedings. Jane was never able to rise above her petty dislikes. rise above something to not allow something unpleasant to influence you She rose above personal tragedy by following the principles of self-reliance, discipline, and education. Phillips had little hope of rising above poverty. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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For the highest clouds cannot rise above two miles, as naturalists agree, at least they were never known to do so in that country. Nevertheless, all hope is not shut out, even from the Isosceles, that his posterity may ultimately rise above his degraded condition. The moon, then in her last quarter, was beginning to rise above the horizon. |
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