as in to reveal
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
we agreed not to let on about our marriage plans to anyone
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The government of the UK revealed its commitment to the social cause by developing a framework that includes exploring ways to increase school funding across the board, improving mental support for students, and hiring more teachers in classrooms.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025 -
Zooming in reveals a poor level of detail, while the colors look unnaturally bright.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
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Those surprises can include the limited exemption amount, common misconceptions about asset types, the requirement to disclose the value of worldwide assets on their estate tax return, and other pitfalls that can complicate estate planning.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The lipstick was used to draw on the side of the Tesla Cybertruck, but what was drawn and the shade of lipstick were not disclosed in the news release.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
7 June 2025
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First discovered: 12:10 p.m. May 27 Initial location: San Diego County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Pine A new wildfire was reported today at 12:10 p.m. in San Diego County.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2025
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Egyptian archaeologists have discovered tombs dating back to the New Kingdom period (1550–1070 B.C.) and identified the names and titles of their owners through inscriptions found within, according to a statement by the tourism and antiquities ministry.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Burt Reynolds told Business Insider in 2016 that, like Pacino, he was offered and turned down the part.—
Mike Miller Published,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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“Let on (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/let%20on%20%28about%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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