over and above

1. In addition to, besides, as in Over and above travel expenses he was given a daily allowance. [Early 1500s]

Example Sentences

The perks of the contract include an annual $50,000 retirement annuity over and above his salary.

From Los Angeles Times

This treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, or CBT-I, is recommended by experts as the first and best treatment for insomnia, over and above sleeping pills, in part because its benefits last longer, compared to medications.

From Slate

He expressed confusion about Trump's concern for the plight of white South Africans over and above other groups.

From BBC

A team can also include under-21 players who are eligible over and above the 25-man squad limit.

From BBC

For the second thing, Ms Owens said Morgan needed help from her party colleagues in the UK government - "some funding, or some extra investment" over and above what is automatically provided through the existing Barnett formula system, which is largely based on population.

From BBC

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