speak up

Example Sentences

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"It's great to see the 'No Kings' rally, and for people to speak up about whatever they want," said the 28-year-old who asked not to be named.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

She has traveled to Washington, D.C., with the group to speak up for older borrowers.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

Team USA athlete Rich Ruohonen didn’t shrink from his Olympic moment—nor from his chance to speak up for Minnesota.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

While speaking to the press after the Grammys, she raved about how lucky we are to have a musical leader like Bad Bunny speak up for “what is true and what is right.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

Ms. Rochambeau even told me to speak up, right?

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden