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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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She told the BBC she wanted "people coming forward" to stand as leader, including the prime minister.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

“Fourteen years later, victims are still coming forward, and that is remarkable,” said attorney Morgan Stewart.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 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

The BBC podcast revealed Essex Police was relying heavily on someone coming forward to give information.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

‘I was afraid for you, Frodo,’ he said, coming forward.

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