came forward
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
When he came forward to report the extortion scam to the Fed, he found internal investigators were more interested in his travel and contacts in China.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Eventually, a law enforcement officer dressed in what looked like a leadership uniform came forward to beg crowds not to stampede the entrances.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
Officers wouldn’t be able to identify a suspect unless a witness came forward.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
None of the medical professionals who inappropriately accessed the records came forward to the trust to admit it before it was discovered, the inquiry heard.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
“He hightailed it out of there, but didn’t manage to exit unseen. There was a man there, a minor-league ballplayer named Jacob Carlyle. He was the one who came forward as the witness.”
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
