speak up

Example Sentences

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Still, I feel a responsibility to speak up about the business and job climate in a city and state that gave me so many opportunities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

However, the country's MeToo movement in 2016 "encouraged ordinary women to speak up", says Eunyu, an author who launched her writing room in 2011.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“We don’t have a political agenda. But if something does come up that affects us, and we feel passionate about it, we will speak up about it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

"It's great to see the 'No Kings' rally, and for people to speak up about whatever they want," said the 28-year-old who asked not to be named.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

I get why Fuchsia didn’t speak up at school about what happened, but still...“Silas!”

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden