free speech

Example Sentences

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Officials accused her in the letter of violating the university’s time, place and manner policy, which sets rules on free speech activities on campus.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Advocates of free speech often find ourselves having to defend the indefensible, or at least the right to say it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

McAfee told me the directive was an attack on his right to free speech.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

“There’s a First Amendment,” said Clarida on Thursday, during a Pimco press briefing, speaking to the right of free speech and the Fed’s 12 regional presidents and seven governors.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

Mass action was perilous in South Africa, where it was a criminal offense for an African to strike, and where the rights of free speech and movement were unmercifully curtailed.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela