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

In February, the BBC heard from senior managers who said they personally had felt intimidated and afraid to speak up in front of the most senior executives.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 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

“We have a mystery ghost,” I speak up, wanting to change the subject.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez