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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State law required the study before a referendum can go before voters. — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 The appearance at the council meeting was one in a series of visits with area municipalities; union officials went before the Porter County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning as well. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 Going where no cartoon had gone before Thematically, too, there was a determination to venture into more adult territory than any kids’ cartoon had previously. — Darryn King, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 Appeals went before courts on Wednesday to try to give at least an extension of 120 days in the hopes the state legislature would pass something. — CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for go before

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of go before was in the 13th century

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“Go before.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20before. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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