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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Locals in Bordeaux have come forward to help.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
Officers from the force's serious collision investigation unit are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have dashcam footage to come forward.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Det Ch Insp Danielle Thorne, from South Wales Police, said the investigation was "continuing at pace" and appealed for anyone with information on the incident to come forward.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
He added: "It has been fantastic that nearly 400 towns have come forward, sharing their sense of pride, ambition and desire to demonstrate how much they have, and continue to contribute to our national story."
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
It was very nearly impossible to make myself stand and come forward.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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