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I also had to come clean with mom on what I did.

From Salon Jul. 3, 2026

UN chief Antonio Guterres called Tuesday for faster action on global warming, challenging AI firms to "come clean" about their environmental footprint and warning that fossil fuels were driving climate and energy crises.

From Barron's Jun. 23, 2026

Booth said England should have come clean much sooner about an incident involving white-ball captain Harry Brook on the tour of New Zealand that preceded the Ashes.

From BBC Apr. 13, 2026

We will come clean with our own views on these races: Whatever, man.

From Slate Mar. 21, 2026

Ma rushed into the room like she expected to see my leg had come clean off or something.

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye




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