speak up

Example Sentences

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Who hasn’t experienced the frustration of having to speak up and make themselves heard in a world where corporate entities deprioritize human beings?

From Salon • Mar. 22, 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

“There are going to be more future victims, and if we don’t speak up and use our story for the greater good, then who’s going to do it?”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

She forced herself to speak up, firmly and clearly.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon