come forward

British  

verb

1. to offer one's services; volunteer

2. to present oneself

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come forward Idioms  

1. Present oneself, offer one's services, as in The boss asked for more help, but no one was inclined to come forward. [Early 1800s]

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Example Sentences

Dr Jack Fletcher, chairman of the BMA's resident doctors committee, said as the government had failed to come forward with a credible plan the union had been left with no choice.

From BBC

Mrs Mitchell said: "We believe a church has stood on this site in some capacity since around 600 AD. We're overwhelmed by all of those who have come forward to offer support."

From BBC

“I’m grateful to everyone who came forward and trusted us with their stories, and proud to have Alexandria Stapleton as the director on the project to bring this important story to the screen,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Since then, the property’s price has changed multiple times, dropping to its lowest ask of $4.2 million in September, a move that finally appears to have prompted an eager buyer to come forward.

From MarketWatch

The force has asked anyone with information to come forward and is interested to hear from anyone with information about a stolen car.

From BBC