go before

phrase

1

: to happen or exist at an earlier time

pay respects to those who went before us

2

: to be considered by for a decision or judgment

goes before the court tomorrow

Examples of go before in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At each meeting, dozens of pieces of legislation go before the council — some high-profile, others just to keep the lights on at City Hall (literally). — Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

When the project went before the council last year, Roger Dickinson, who represents the area, said several neighbors had concerns. — Theresa Clift july 23, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

My problem is the kart path along the road has 3 or so feet of grass between it and the road, then suddenly the grass narrows and is eventually gone before going over the bridge and everything is squeezed together. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

Should an agreement be reached, the bill could go before both chambers for a final vote as early as Tuesday. — Samuel Petrequin, Fortune, 20 July 2026

Rhymes for go before

• albacore
• alongshore
• antiwar
• anymore
• carnivore
• commodore
• dinosaur
• evermore
• furthermore
• guarantor
• herbivore
• heretofore