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come to light

Idioms  
  1. Be clearly revealed or exposed, as in New facts about evolution have come to light with the latest fossil discoveries in Africa. Miles Coverdale had this idiom in his translation of the Bible (Ezekiel 16:57): “And before thy wickednesse came to light.” [First half of 1500s]


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Following the Wednesday tragedy, more clarity on who was on the aircraft has also come to light.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

However, Mathias' death is now being investigated after new potential evidence has come to light.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

As Johnson’s story has come to light in recent days, federal prosecutors suddenly moved to dismiss his charges, though they promised to investigate Johnson’s allegations.

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

“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

To date no direct remains of the Museum or the Library have come to light.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro

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