come forward

Example Sentences

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“What if his real parents came forward, wherever they are? What if they told their story?—‘Our son, stolen away from us .

From Literature

She said the fear of reprisals often means victims are too afraid to come forward and speak up.

From BBC

"I want to commend the victim for her incredible courage in coming forward and reliving such a traumatic experience two decades later."

From BBC

If organizations have visible, credible support structures in place, people are more likely to come forward.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Met Police have said that some 146 people have come forward so far to report a crime as part of their investigation into Al Fayed.

From BBC