speak out
Example Sentences
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Military authorities put effort into messaging that ultimately obscures responsibility and causality, and family members who speak out sometimes fear real repercussions for themselves and loved ones.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
Brooke Broussard—Bagwell’s niece and a special-education teacher in Abbeville—has been encouraging locals to speak out against the project.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
The siblings said they decided to speak out in the hope their story may help others.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Gov. Gavin Newsom and his cabinet leaders also have been calling on the public to speak out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
We were too angry to speak out loud.
From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson
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