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
She has traveled to Washington, D.C., with the group to speak up for older borrowers.
From Salon • Mar. 17, 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
She said the fear of reprisals often means victims are too afraid to come forward and speak up.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
She was clearly offended that I dared speak up.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
