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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Homendy on Tuesday said she wasn’t familiar with the safety concerns at 21 Air but asked anyone with any relevant information to come forward.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 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
Believing Zou had committed further crimes, police appealed for more potential victim-survivors to come forward.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has appealed to anyone with information to come forward.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Two Guardians, not the same ones that have taken away the rope, come forward now from behind the stage.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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