free speech

Example Sentences

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"A platform originally designed for free speech and expression now favours abuse and misinformation over meaningful debate," she wrote.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

They alleged she violated her duty and responsibility as a faculty member by directing and encouraging students to violate university policies that regulate free speech on campus and promote diversity and equal opportunity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 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

From what I understand, free speech is something Americans cherish, so they allowed us to continue chanting.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman