come to light
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Years later, similar outrages have come to light and government officials will have a harder time finding someone to blame.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
As Johnson’s story has come to light in recent days, federal prosecutors suddenly moved to dismiss his charges, though they promised to investigate Johnson’s allegations.
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026
“I’m hoping to get some evidence to come to light to show more that I was in the right.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
“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
Alarming evidence has recently come to light about Harry Potter’s strange behavior, which casts doubts upon his suitability to compete in a demanding competition like the Triwizard Tournament, or even to attend Hogwarts School.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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