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

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This World Cup, like many that have gone before it, has been an incredible success. Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 Kevin Warsh testimony The new chairman of the Federal Reserve goes before the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday after being on the House side Tuesday. Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 14 July 2026 Tuesday’s vote is a win for Fifield, which has had to go before several city boards for approval before reaching commissioners, including the city’s highly influential Board of Architects and Planning and Zoning Board. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026 Before Stewart’s pair of bills went before the council, the Guard Alliance had initially drafted a similar moratorium and proposed it individually to City Council members. Ilana Arougheti july 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for go before

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“Go before.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20before. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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