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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Furthermore, evidence revealed the DTO was importing large quantities of Ketamine into Colorado.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026 -
On the 13th of July, Dave Roberts will reveal his selection for the National League‘s starting pitcher in the All-Star Game.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The approach was developed by psychologist Marsha Linehan (who has publicly disclosed her own BPD diagnosis).—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
11 June 2026
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Silence after disclosure is one of the fastest ways to teach people not to disclose again.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Naval Criminal Investigative Service agents and base personnel tracked two suspects while ordering residents to shelter in place, then discovered 51 kilograms of cocaine and fentanyl inside the deserted vehicle.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Investigators later discovered approximately 51 kilograms — more than 112 pounds — of cocaine and fentanyl inside the suspects' vehicle, according to NCIS.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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An Israeli source told CNN that Netanyahu has also privately blamed Kushner and Witkoff for creating a wedge between the two leaders.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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There must be something magical about Block Island after all, but only time will tell if that magic will extend to Jo-Ellen and Rulla, who still doubts that Jo-Ellen’s proof was well-meaning.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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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 15 Jun. 2026.
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