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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The hotel offers complimentary coffee and granola in the mornings—an easy grab-and-go before heading into the park. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026 He was supposed to go before a judge in late July but the hearing was postponed until at least late August, records show. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026 Orndorff’s allegations went before the AAU’s Board of Review a month later. — Molly Hensley-Clancy, ProPublica, 13 Aug. 2026 The case went before the Maryland Public Service Commission last year, and the PSC ultimately granted BGE a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, which allows the utility to build the infrastructure. — Ashley Paul, CBS News, 13 Aug. 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 17 Aug. 2026.

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