come forward

Example Sentences

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It might have been a belief that none of them would ever come forward.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

"If they fight, we will fight, and if they come forward with logic, we will deal with logic," Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said, cited by several Iranian news agencies.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

He thanked members of the public who have already come forward and urged anyone with information or footage from the area on the day of the attack to get in touch.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

In the days since the accusation became public, other women have come forward with allegations of misconduct, including claims of unwanted touching and inappropriate behavior, according to CNN and other outlets.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

“Now we're going to let members of the community come forward and speak to you, Gabriel, about the impact your actions have had.”

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz