come forward
Example Sentences
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In a statement, the district attorney’s office didn’t rule out the unorthodox move and called on more witnesses in the case to come forward.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
But after the Sheriff’s Department released a bulletin calling for other possible victims to come forward, detectives learned of several additional burglaries possibly linked to Lavie.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
The Army said "unacceptable and criminal behaviour has absolutely no place in our Armed Forces" as it called for victims and witnesses of criminal behaviour at the college to come forward.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Probate typically has a minimum amount of time before closing, so creditors have an opportunity to come forward and file claims for outstanding debts before the assets can be distributed to heirs.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Meanwhile Horatio had come forward and was speaking quietly in Gertrude's ear.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
