speak up

Example Sentences

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People were often too afraid to speak up about a missing loved one.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

She has traveled to Washington, D.C., with the group to speak up for older borrowers.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 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

The DUP even made it the subject of its weekly e-mail to members, headlined: "Never afraid to speak up and speak out."

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

“Okay, so I guess we’ll see you later,” I finally speak up.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan