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come to light



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Idioms and Phrases

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]
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Last year, the BBC reported on another decades-old case of babies swapped at birth, which again came to light after someone was given a DNA testing kit for Christmas.

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"I know there will be families who have missing loved ones and worried about the remains and I want to reassure you that, if any relevant information comes to light, we will be in touch."

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These departures may only come to light later, through checks against visa or flight records, for example.

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The gang had initially come to light after an investigation was launched by Pfizer, the manufacturer of the genuine Xanax tablets, which are used to treat anxiety.

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Police say they will consider "any relevant new information or evidence" should any come to light.

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