speak up
verb
spoke up; spoken up; speaking up; speaks up
1
: to speak loudly and distinctly
2
: to express an opinion freely
speak up for truth and justice—
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she's never been afraid to speak up at town meetings
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In April 2024, the actor, who was characterized and accused of antisemitism, agreed to speak to De Los contributing columnist JP Brammer and opened up about the professional fallout that came from speaking up.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Frannie speaks up, saying that Jane doesn’t know how to use money.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Part of the blame is on the roommate who is upset, but has not spoken up.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Cases like Lively’s serve as stark reminders of the challenges employees face when speaking up against harassment or asserting their rights.
—Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Frannie speaks up, saying that Jane doesn’t know how to use money.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Part of the blame is on the roommate who is upset, but has not spoken up.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Cases like Lively’s serve as stark reminders of the challenges employees face when speaking up against harassment or asserting their rights.
—Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Speak up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20up. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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