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beyond measure

Idioms  

  1. To an extreme degree; exceedingly. For example, Her attitude annoys me beyond measure. This term was first recorded in 1526.

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She added, "The devastating loss of a child is beyond measure and this one was one of the loveliest there are."

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

The joy they find in this work is infectious, and I loved this movie beyond measure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

“Though we have experienced devastation beyond measure, we did not lose life,” the pastor, the Rev. Vincent Johnson said.

From Washington Times • Dec. 10, 2023

It was determination beyond question, toughness beyond measure, and he should not be judged by one last lousy October inning with a broken wing.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2023

The human and social costs are beyond measure.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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