spoke up
Example Sentences
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Several students spoke up, with some saying they understood the new ban, while others argued it was "infantilising" in a world where mobile phones had become ubiquitous.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
But none of the other journalists in the Oval Office with Holmes spoke up as the president berated her.
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026
The couple said during the inquiry there were moments of hope when their legal team spoke up for those with no voice.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
No one on the investigative team spoke up to leadership voicing support for filing a lawsuit, they said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
I barely spoke up in the safety of the cottage.
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
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