come to light
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That means "unsavory facts will take longer to come to light, if they do at all. The administration will feel less pressure to provide a coherent justification and plan," he said.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
In time, more evidence may come to light either corroborating or disproving the allegations, but right now, we’re pulling on some pretty thin threads.
From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026
Some top executives in the financial world, including JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, have warned that more bad bets could come to light, especially if a downturn puts stress on high-risk borrowers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
Catherine O’Hara‘s cause of death — and a private battle with cancer — has come to light weeks after the “Schitt’s Creek” and “Home Alone” star died at 71.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026
“And you said, quoting, ‘Truth will come to light, murder will not be hid long!’
From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury
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