came forward

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None of the medical professionals who inappropriately accessed the records came forward to the trust to admit it before it was discovered, the inquiry heard.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

“The customer was just providing details when her husband came forward and grabbed the mobile phone started argument and cut the call,” a worker had scrawled in looped letters on a preprinted form.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

"More generally, the SNP welcomes the verdict against Mr Linden and commends the bravery of the individuals who came forward and shared their experiences with the police."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Women, many of whom had spent years living with painful secrets, found support when they came forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

‘What’s all this,’ he snarled as he came forward.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien