speak up for
Example Sentences
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Dunn’s always going to speak up for what’s right.
From Slate • May 26, 2026
“My heart told me to do it,” said Ceraso, explaining that he felt called to speak up for others living in fear.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026
"It has been incredibly reassuring to see so many people in Chile and around the world care deeply about, and actively speak up for, the protection of dark and quiet skies," Barcons said.
From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026
"For me," she says, "the crown was always secondary. The more important thing was to encourage women to stand up against injustice, to speak up for what's right,"
From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025
“You can speak up for yourself without acting like that!” he says.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
