Example Sentences

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“Only God Can Judge Me” is a meticulous demystification of a young artist who since death has transcended into a global icon on par with Bob Marley.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

That has transcended into the most prolific season of his career, with 29 goals in 36 games - almost double his previous best of 15 in 32 appearances last term.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

But “Harry Potter” has transcended its themes of anti-fascism, equality and community.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2025

A peasant’s son, he has transcended his origins but remains acutely conscious of them.

From New York Times • May 3, 2024

None has transcended Giotto, because technique and draughtsmanship are accidents of time; they lie outside the soul of the matter.

From The Grey Room by Phillpotts, Eden