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come forward



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“And when we needed a moment of levity, Glenn was not afraid to come forward and put a smile on people’s face.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

In another post, he asked witnesses to come forward: “We want to hear from you,” Essayli posted.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

"He remains under investigation and our enquiries continue," a police spokesman said, as he appealed for witnesses to come forward.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

"I would like other women this has happened to, to come forward, not to be afraid anymore," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

He didn’t see the giants, so he gestured for his friends to come forward and take a look.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan




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