come to light
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“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
Ollard said many homeowners are unaware their property is misconnected, and that older homes can have historic plumbing errors that only come to light once pollution is detected in a river.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Though such deals rarely come to light, paying employees to make potential scandals go away isn’t an uncommon practice across corporate America.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Was he convinced his behavior would never come to light?
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
That would come to light soon, as sure as sunrise, and with the king in such a black fury .
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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