come to light
Example Sentences
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“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
An attorney for Rana didn’t respond to a request for comment but has said the truth would come to light in court proceedings.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 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
That means "unsavory facts will take longer to come to light, if they do at all. The administration will feel less pressure to provide a coherent justification and plan," he said.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
The secrets of Holmes’s castle eventually did come to light, but only because of the persistence of a lone detective from a far-off city, grieving his own terrible loss.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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