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
An attorney for Rana didn’t respond to a request for comment but has said the truth would come to light in court proceedings.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
The BBC said it was made aware in 2017 of the investigation, but that new information had come to light in recent weeks that led to the DJ's dismissal on 27 March.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
The investigation centered on alleged incidents that occurred between 2006 and 2013 — the peak of Brand’s Hollywood fame — and laid the groundwork for additional complaints against the raunchy comedian to come to light.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
He unpacks the embroidered handbag, and some good sausages come to light; Lewandowski takes up the knife with a flourish and saws the meat into slices.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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