come forward
Example Sentences
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“If you know something — anything — we beg you to come forward and give us closure.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
In another post, he asked witnesses to come forward: “We want to hear from you,” Essayli posted.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
“And when we needed a moment of levity, Glenn was not afraid to come forward and put a smile on people’s face.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
"When you are down and you think nothing is going to go right for me, somebody in this community will come forward."
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
To make things even worse, he encourages people who may know something about the event to come forward and speak with the administration—and says that your identity will be protected if you do.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
