speak up

Example Sentences

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She’s used to me being too shy to speak up.

From Literature

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

From Los Angeles Times

"History is happening right in front of our eyes right now," the teen added, "and it's important that we're speaking up for what we believe in at such an important time."

From Barron's

“I will not stop speaking up for the people of Palestine.”

From The Wall Street Journal

He said he’s now speaking up — including on Capitol Hill — to help keep others from going through the same.

From Salon