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 senator is seeking to pressure FWS to change course by vowing to place a hold on any nominees the president plans to bring before the upper chamber this fall. Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026 She was brought before a judge and has been released on her own recognizance. Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Florida law requires that an arrestee be brought before a judge within 24 hours for an initial appearance, commonly called First Appearance. Corey B. Friedman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026 And, if this were to be brought before a court, a coach would have a good argument that the government is hindering their ability to obtain work. Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 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 Aug. 2026.

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