Definition of disclosurenext
as in revelation
the act or an instance of making known something previously unknown or concealed he offered full disclosure of the government files on the assassination

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Recent Examples of disclosure Mahan, who recently entered the race, wasn’t required to file a campaign fundraising disclosure, though he is expected to have notable support from wealthy Silicon Valley tech honchos. Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026 But the decision to charge the teens as adults was followed by new disclosures about the case, including release of an arrest report that had previously been mostly blacked out. Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026 Wintrow’s bill also came about as the result of efforts by another father, who sought to prevent the disclosure of autopsy photos of his daughter possessed by a county coroner. Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026 Another key distinction between the inspector general’s role and auditors’ lies in public disclosure. Carl Jackson, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disclosure
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  • The revelation raised concerns about conflicts of interest in American foreign policy, especially given the scrutiny surrounding the US-UAE chip deal over worries the tech could be diverted to China.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Demands for transparency are increasing because revelations about this despairing state of affairs will clarify precisely who is accountable.
    Azadeh Moaveni, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
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  • Crews are continuing to respond to the exposure, though the total number of people affected has not yet been released.
    Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Investors have been reducing exposure to the dollar since as early as last year, and European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has called for the euro to take on a larger role in global finance.
    Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026

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“Disclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disclosure. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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