come before
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come before verb
- To appear publicly in front of someone superior.“He was summoned to come before the king.”
- To be of greater importance (than)“Looking out for your family should come before making money.”
- To be judged, decided or discussed by authority.“Jones' behavior will come before the board of directors.”
- To precede.“F comes before G in the alphabet.”
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