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

In April 2018, the island’s drug crisis went before Brun and the County Council. — Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026

As the primary draws closer without any gubernatorial candidates tossed from the ballot, a far-reaching property tax cut proposal set to go before voters later this year had a day in court this week. — Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Their case went before a district judge on Tuesday and could determine the future of the medical frailty exemption in over two dozen states. — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 30 July 2026

At each meeting, dozens of pieces of legislation go before the council — some high-profile, others just to keep the lights on at City Hall (literally). — Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Rhymes for go before

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