voice of the people

Example Sentences

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“Respecting the voice of the people is at the heart of our democracy,” she wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

"He was a fearless voice of the people, a philosopher of freedom, and a revolutionary force whose music confronted injustice and reshaped global sound," he added.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

As they did, Musk celebrated, proclaiming that "the voice of the people has triumphed".

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2024

That was really sad, really sad because the OK Equality of Bartlesville, who that's the voice of the people, they were the ones asking us not to come.

From Salon • May 3, 2024

Vox populi, vox Dei: “The voice of the people is the voice of God.”

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman