bring before
phrasal 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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However, none of California’s waivers for the state’s vehicle emission standards had been brought before Congress for review, because they were largely regarded as administrative orders.
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Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
On June 30, 1994, both Rose and Fred were brought before a magistrates’ court in Gloucester.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 16 May 2025
President Joe Biden's decision to grant last-minute preemptive pardons to several individuals, could backfire if these individuals are brought before future hearings, according to legal experts.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Under Israeli civil law, by comparison, a person must be brought before a judge within 24 hours after arrest; in extraordinary circumstances, that time period can be extended to 96 hours.
—Lynzy Billing, The Dial, 6 May 2025
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Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
On June 30, 1994, both Rose and Fred were brought before a magistrates’ court in Gloucester.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 16 May 2025
President Joe Biden's decision to grant last-minute preemptive pardons to several individuals, could backfire if these individuals are brought before future hearings, according to legal experts.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Under Israeli civil law, by comparison, a person must be brought before a judge within 24 hours after arrest; in extraordinary circumstances, that time period can be extended to 96 hours.
—Lynzy Billing, The Dial, 6 May 2025
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 29 May. 2025.
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