Small fights preceded the riots in the city. They continued to get worse and eventually led to a war.
Responses
to go before something else; to happen first
to go quietly so as to not get caught
to go above and beyond an expectation
to go forward boldly and proudly
to go above and beyond an expectation: exceed expectations, surpass expectations, go the extra mile, go above and beyond
to go forward boldly and proudly: march forward, forge ahead, advance courageously, stride confidently