come to light
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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
Cases only come to light if they are found out.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 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
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 examining the sanctuary’s large site, a largely unknown or forgotten aspect of World War II has come to light.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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