light of day

Example Sentences

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It was a disappointing result for them, but when they review this game in the cold light of day they cannot be disappointed with the performance.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

In other words, there was the prospect it might not be, and not long later it did then see the light of day via the newspaper's investigations team.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Another surprise of the night: Vogue legend Anna Wintour saw the light of day, at least for a moment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

We might not be capable of atrocities, but in our dreams we’re all occasionally raving lunatics, giving vent to feelings we keep buried away in the light of day.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026

I slumped on the trampled sand and cried aloud, caring no more for life or the light of day, and rolled there weeping, till my tears were spent.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer