bring before

phrasal verb

brought before; bringing before; brings before

formal

: to cause (someone or something) to come to (someone or something) for an official decision or judgment

He was brought (up) before the judge on a charge of obstructing justice.

The case was finally brought before the Supreme Court.

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Luigi Mangione was brought before a Pennsylvania court on Tuesday where his attorney, Thomas Dickey, told the court that the 26-year-old would contest his extradition to New York. —

Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024 This item was brought before the council by the Hill Country Club representatives, who asked the city to extend the time changes year-round. —

Pili Saravia, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Nov. 2024 What's next: A final recommendation will be brought before the school board in January, and the board could finalize that recommendation as early as February, Noyes said. —

Kristal Dixon, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024 However, the evidence will ultimately not be put to the stringer test until those indicted are brought before the Court. —

Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bring before