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rise above

To prevent something unfortunate or traumatic from affecting oneself.
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I have times of weakness, but I choose to rise above them. No matter what you're going through—whether it be divorce, losing a loved one, or a burnt out headlight—you have a choice to rise above. You will rise above because you are strong enough.

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Submitted on July 07, 2010

Additional definitions for 'rise above':

rise aboveTo ignore petty or trivial issues and do what one is supposed to; to act better than someone or something inappropriate.
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