came forward
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McNicholas said he is worried that the leak will expose the private information of police whistleblowers who came forward to reveal discrimination and other misconduct.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 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
The signs are anonymous, attributed only to the "Talking Tree Collective", leaving their author a mystery until Niovi came forward.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 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
He could not see far ahead as he crawled, for the fur of his hood came forward over his eyes.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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