But its four characters never assume much life beyond their emblematic status as figures in a well-worn social debate.

Rorer's attractiveness goes beyond its status as the smallest significant pharmaceutical company.

Japan's importance for Washington goes far beyond the country's status as the world's second-largest economy.

Both perspectives are extremely important for helping the next generation of homeless children step beyond their current status.

Williams, meanwhile, wants to expand beyond its status as the nation's largest operator of natural gas pipelines.

Mr. Thurmond's appeal goes well beyond his status as the most enduring figure in American politics.

The young girls longed for freedom to move beyond their low status in society.

As such, it has a cultural importance well beyond its status as a 35-story building on a prime parcel of Manhattan land.

However, she soon rose well beyond her initial social status.

The ordinary human touches assume merits beyond their true status.