bring before

verb

brought before; bringing before; brings before
formal
: to cause (someone or something) to come to (someone or something) for an official decision or judgment
He was brought (up) before the judge on a charge of obstructing justice.
The case was finally brought before the Supreme Court.

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The issue was brought before the Labor Commissioner’s Office. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2026 In an interview Wednesday night, Bradley said the ethics committee’s recommendations should’ve been brought before the full House for discussion. Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026 Two appeals of the project were brought before the City Council on Tuesday. Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026 Historical accounts indicate that Aurangzeb ordered Dara Shikoh’s head to be brought before him, and his body was subsequently paraded through the streets. Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bring before

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“Bring before.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20before. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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