come forward
Example Sentences
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Police are urging the public to come forward with any information they might have about the theft, which they said happened "earlier this year" but was only reported to them on Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
The piglet was caught by someone else and taken to the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter, which put the animal up for adoption five days later because no owner had come forward.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Additionally, Barnett’s death inspired other whistleblowers to come forward despite their fears of retaliation from Boeing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
West Yorkshire Police has appealed for two people, one of whom is called Sophie, who stopped to help the injured man to come forward.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
He motioned Caroline to step down and come forward, which she did.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
