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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The item was first brought before the council in April.
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Austin American-Statesman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Scores of Palestinian citizens were brought before disciplinary committees or hauled into custody for alleged incitement.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
The council’s Select Committee on Addressing Cost of Living voted unanimously to have the City Attorney’s Office work with Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera’s office to draft a final ordinance that could eventually be brought before the full council later this year.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
Beyond arguing no notice and comment was required, the Trump administration argued the states lack legal standing, do not challenge final agency actions and that their claims must be brought before a court that has exclusive jurisdiction over certain government contract lawsuits.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 5 June 2025
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Austin American-Statesman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Scores of Palestinian citizens were brought before disciplinary committees or hauled into custody for alleged incitement.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
The council’s Select Committee on Addressing Cost of Living voted unanimously to have the City Attorney’s Office work with Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera’s office to draft a final ordinance that could eventually be brought before the full council later this year.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
Beyond arguing no notice and comment was required, the Trump administration argued the states lack legal standing, do not challenge final agency actions and that their claims must be brought before a court that has exclusive jurisdiction over certain government contract lawsuits.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for bring before
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“Bring before.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20before. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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