speak up

Example Sentences

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People were often too afraid to speak up about a missing loved one.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

"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

Who hasn’t experienced the frustration of having to speak up and make themselves heard in a world where corporate entities deprioritize human beings?

From Salon • Mar. 22, 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

I tell him I’ve learned I don’t have to wait to be given an opportunity, but that I can make an opportunity and use my voice to speak up for what I need and want.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson