come to light
Example Sentences
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As Johnson’s story has come to light in recent days, federal prosecutors suddenly moved to dismiss his charges, though they promised to investigate Johnson’s allegations.
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026
“I’m hoping to get some evidence to come to light to show more that I was in the right.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
“When these details come to light, we see it as a positive catalyst and another step forward in the sustainability of this memory cycle,” O’Malley said.
From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026
Though such deals rarely come to light, paying employees to make potential scandals go away isn’t an uncommon practice across corporate America.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
“And you said, quoting, ‘Truth will come to light, murder will not be hid long!’
From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury
