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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Police said their investigation was ongoing and urged anyone with information or footage to come forward.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
Police are urging the public to come forward with any information they might have about the theft, which they said happened "earlier this year" but was only reported to them on Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Trials of the self-testing in London suggest it could lead to one in 10 women to come forward for screening – boosting uptake by around 400,000 a year.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Additionally, Barnett’s death inspired other whistleblowers to come forward despite their fears of retaliation from Boeing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
He reasoned that everyone, especially Herbert Haupt, should have a chance to come forward and turn themselves in.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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