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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
"The King has made clear, in words and through unprecedented actions, his profound concern at allegations which continue to come to light in respect of Mr Mountbatten-Windsor's conduct," a Palace spokesman said.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 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
That which is now hidden, with time will come to light; and our successours will wonder that wee were ignorant of them.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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