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bring to light

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  1. Reveal or disclose something previously hidden or secret, as in After careful investigation all the facts of the case were brought to light. This term uses light in the sense of “public knowledge.” [First half of 1500s]

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A data sleuth who helped bring to light major research failings at a French infectious diseases institute has unearthed a damning 2022 investigation by the university where it is housed.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 20, 2024

This would bring to light the need for alternative methods.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2024

"So a specialised team can really help to bring to light the information about these crimes and evidence about these crimes, so they're given the priority that they deserve."

From Reuters • Dec. 11, 2022

Objecting to one missing story is not taking into account the other marginalized stories it does bring to light.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2022

Disclose, dis-klōz′, v.t. to unclose: to open: to lay open: to bring to light: to reveal.—n.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various

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