come forward

Example Sentences

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“If you know something — anything — we beg you to come forward and give us closure.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“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

Police previously appealed for information from anyone who could help establish Brian's intended route, and appealed to anyone who may have seen him in the area in February to come forward.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

I had close to a dozen relatives on my father’s side scattered all over Johannesburg; yet since my father’s arrest none had come forward to help us.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane