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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“Go before.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20before. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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