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 2022, Morocco went where no team from Africa had ever gone before – becoming the first Arab and African nation to reach the semifinals of a World Cup.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Rather, the department outlines a checklist developers must complete to get a stamp of recommendation from city staffers before going before the Commission.
—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2026
Ensure the stain is fully gone before drying—once heat sets it in, removal becomes significantly harder.
—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
The expansion will go before the Yolo County Planning Commission at a special meeting Thursday.
—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for go before
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Rather, the department outlines a checklist developers must complete to get a stamp of recommendation from city staffers before going before the Commission.
—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2026
Ensure the stain is fully gone before drying—once heat sets it in, removal becomes significantly harder.
—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
The expansion will go before the Yolo County Planning Commission at a special meeting Thursday.
—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for go before
Cite this Entry
“Go before.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20before. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
