free speech
Example Sentences
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Free-speech advocates and civil libertarians denounced the arrest as a chilling example of law enforcement overreach.
From Salon • Oct. 30, 2025
Free-speech advocates and civil liberties leaders say the law is so broad it in effect can be used to stifle even peaceful forms of dissent.
From Washington Post • Jan. 26, 2023
Free-speech groups have rallied behind Ms. Lopez Prater.
From Washington Times • Jan. 13, 2023
Free-speech and human-rights advocates warned the policies would lead to censorship and be used as a template by more repressive governments.
From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2020
Free-speech legislation for student journalists has been expanding throughout the country.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 21, 2017