speak up

Example Sentences

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Julie said she wanted to speak up to help prevent other people falling victim to similar scams - and to put pressure on dating sites to take action.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Dunn’s always going to speak up for what’s right.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

Before Bowen could speak up, Georgiou added that he’s a police officer in Athens, and that he chose their spots carefully.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“He knows exactly when to stand forward, when to stand back, when to speak up, when to support, when to say the word ‘and’ rather than ‘but,’ ” Makan said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Mr. French being Granny’s stepbrother, his wife felt like they were kin and had a right to speak up in the family.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns