Learn English – What does “before” mean here

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Kim frequently exhibited her vast knowledge of baseball before complete strangers.

Before is usually used to depict a time line, so this use is confusing for me.

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Before means in front of here. Other examples:

Kneel before the King!

He didn't have any experience of appearing before a large audience.

Before you is a list of topics we will discuss today.

This meaning of before is rather formal.

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