come to light

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]

Example Sentences

But then even more allegations came to light.

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And he said that if past comments of this nature came to light when someone was seeking to be a Reform candidate they would be ruled out.

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Diane Keaton’s cause of death has come to light just days after the beloved “Annie Hall” and “First Wives Club” star died in Los Angeles at age 79.

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In examining the sanctuary’s large site, a largely unknown or forgotten aspect of World War II has come to light.

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As missteps around the Eaton fire response have come to light and questions of who is responsible have mounted, officials with Genasys have maintained that their company’s software did not fail during the fire.

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