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Which official U.S. document protects the freedom of expression?

expression

[ik-spresh-uhn] / ɪkˈsprɛʃ ən /




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"You see it in their eyes – the light goes out. I never knew where that expression came from, but I've seen it in gorillas."

From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2026

I sometimes still get funny looks from friends if my expression goes vacant for a moment, or if I seem distracted or frowny.

From Slate ● Nov. 11, 2026

Sweet Antelope became an outlet for her passion for hosting and an expression of her belief that people need deeper connections with one another through storytelling.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026

There is a common sensibility in their delicacy of expression, refinement of line, and overall feeling of restraint.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2026

The boy beside her was scowling, caught up in the memories of his own recap, no doubt, but when he saw me his expression changed to one of worried wariness.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

I was thinking about about him when I was trying to put those words together, try to fit in as many corners of the country, even our expressions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

Despite expressions of support from several US politicians, including Maria Elvira Salazar, more than a year has passed since her deportation and Sanchez remains in limbo in Cuba.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

But many denizens of his home state hated the painting, claiming that Wood was mocking them with his figures’ egg-shaped heads and sour expressions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

The project "contains expressions that are inconsistent with the Sanrio Group's corporate philosophy", it said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

“Quite a ride,” he’d said, never taking his eyes from the book, never once looking outside at the lightning or craning his neck to see the scared expressions on the stewardesses’ faces.

From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis


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