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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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
Following other high-profile trials, jurors have in some instances come forward to discuss the case, even writing books or doing media interviews.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
He was happy to see so many faces he knew, and happiest to see Vetch come forward to greet him with a wide smile on his dark face.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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