come to light
Example Sentences
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Ollard said many homeowners are unaware their property is misconnected, and that older homes can have historic plumbing errors that only come to light once pollution is detected in a river.
From BBC • May 26, 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
Cases only come to light if they are found out.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
The investigation centered on alleged incidents that occurred between 2006 and 2013 — the peak of Brand’s Hollywood fame — and laid the groundwork for additional complaints against the raunchy comedian to come to light.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
At ten forty-five the jurors were told that they were released from any further duties; the charges against the accused man had been dismissed; new evidence had come to light.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
