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Synonyms

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]


Example Sentences

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As more records from Epstein’s estate are expected to come to light in the coming weeks, Garcia says he is committed to exposing wrongdoing from anyone, regardless of party.

From Los Angeles Times

In later hearings, it came to light that Halligan never showed the full indictment to the grand jury that indicted Comey in September, which called the legality of the case into question.

From Salon

But at a hearing Thursday, a Santa Barbara County Superior Court judge dismissed the case after new evidence came to light that called his version of events into question.

From Los Angeles Times

Sadly, we think it's likely only a matter of time before another case of an abusive high-profile chef comes to light.

From Salon

Video of the final moments of Edward Bronstein in a California Highway Patrol maintenance yard in Altadena, however, would not come to light for two years.

From Los Angeles Times