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coming forward

VERB

volunteer services

Synonyms

WEAK

appear make proposal offer services present oneself proffer oneself

Example Sentences

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Speaking outside court, Det Con Elle MacLeod from Gloucestershire Police commended the victim for her bravery in coming forward and for the way she "fearlessly gave evidence" in front of the jury.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

At the same time, she added, “workers have an increased fear of coming forward to report violations and to cooperate in investigations.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Advocacy groups including Equal Rights Advocates, Child USA and Sanctuary for Families have backed her efforts, warning that allowing retaliatory defamation claims to proceed could chill survivors from coming forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Leonard said young people today are more confident about coming forward.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

‘Yes, of course! Who did you think it was?’ said Merry coming forward.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien