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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If It was my daughter, I would be searching everywhere if we had exhausted all avenues through the family and friends, I would want a stranger to come forward.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
The agency is trying to harmonize with the Securities and Exchange Commission and encourage more tipsters to come forward.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Doe’s attorneys say they expect more women will come forward with similar claims before the window closes at the end of next year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has appealed to anyone with information to come forward.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Grace appeared in the dining-room light but didn’t come forward.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
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