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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Americans who treasure what has truly made our country great — a secular Constitution that keeps religion out of our laws and social policies must speak up to safeguard democracy for ourselves and future generations.
—Annie Laurie Gaylor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
Some activists are also concerned that those who have always stood with the LGBTQ+ community could be too scared to speak up under Trump’s new administration.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2025
Throughout the most recent presidential campaign, Dimon spoke up about how Trump was correct on certain issues, including his criticism of China.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Their aim is simple - to instill fear and keep their teammates in a state of constant paralysis, too afraid to speak up.
—Jason Walker, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Annie Laurie Gaylor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
Some activists are also concerned that those who have always stood with the LGBTQ+ community could be too scared to speak up under Trump’s new administration.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2025
Throughout the most recent presidential campaign, Dimon spoke up about how Trump was correct on certain issues, including his criticism of China.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Their aim is simple - to instill fear and keep their teammates in a state of constant paralysis, too afraid to speak up.
—Jason Walker, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Speak up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20up. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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