light of day
Example Sentences
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It was becoming abundantly clear it wasn't going to see the light of day yet, because of rows within government about how to pay for it.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
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
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
As the full light of day crept into the windows, the deafening noise of the mob engulfed us.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
