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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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
Detectives have been trying to piece together how the tragedy unfolded and have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 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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