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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Last August the force said 146 people had come forward to report a crime as part of their investigation.
From BBC
The City of London's Domestic Corruption Unit is encouraging current and former employees, or anyone else who believes they may hold relevant information, to come forward.
From BBC
Ramblers Scotland raised concern about the precedent the move could set as it might encourage others to come forward with proposals which would have a "greater negative impact" on outdoor access.
From BBC
During the appearance, they were billed as Jackson’s secret “second family” and said that they were reluctant to come forward but wanted to “show the world who Michael really was.”
From Los Angeles Times
He snapped his fingers and two men wearing the Academy staff uniform came forward to take our bags.
From Literature
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