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

The case went before the Supreme Court, which ruled that presidents enjoy sweeping immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

It’s been 60 years since Star Trek first allowed viewers to boldly go where no one has gone before. — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026

The administration tried to get rid of birthright citizenship in a case that went before the Supreme Court, but the nation’s top justices ruled 6-3 against the White House. — Michael Loria, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Now the matter will go before the entire Senate, where the vote would be subject to the filibuster. — Daniel Payne, STAT, 6 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for go before

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