come forward
Britishverb
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to offer one's services; volunteer
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to present oneself
Example Sentences
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"At this point, I wouldn't say anything different to the statement that a consortium led, managed and represented by Amit Bhatia has come forward and expressed an interest in a minority investment."
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
"It took me a long while to come forward and say, 'I'm not right, I'm not the person I used to be'," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Simon said she decided to come forward about her health issues after “so many people have written to me, kindly wondering about my relative silence.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
Locals in Bordeaux have come forward to help.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
When we make our announcement asking the mysterious author of this wonderful poem to please come forward, I wish for back when a pack of birds and fifteen minutes of recess would fix everything.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
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