Example Sentences

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In covering this song, Beyoncé is "transcending genres, she's transcending time."

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2024

The goal celebration that is transcending soccer: Marcus Rashford has a new goal celebration, but what is it about and why has it spread to other players?

From New York Times • Jan. 30, 2023

"The country is quite divided at the moment and the England football team is transcending it all and giving a bit of unity, hope and pride in being English," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2018

In a time of seemingly intractable partisanship in Washington, criminal justice reform is an issue that is transcending party lines.

From Washington Post • Feb. 27, 2015

Since Beauty is much, and grace is much, and mien and demeanor and wit; but a prepotent and psychic essence there is transcending the power of these.

From Hints for Lovers by Haultain, T. Arnold (Theodore Arnold)