put something before something
put something above something

They were put in place before the development of the human race.

I understand her better because having a child made me put my little girl before myself.

Put our people first before the rest of the world.

She expected him to put the place in order before her return.

The first call was put through to George just before seven.

I didn't want to put bad work before the public.

I should always try to put other people first, before me.

I should always put other people's needs first, before my own.

What has been put before us is a first step, and a good one.

Their job is to put before the public the best work of others, he said.