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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Examples of speak up in a Sentence
she's never been afraid to speak up at town meetings
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Even employees within the state Medicaid system spoke up about the abuse, which may have cost taxpayers up to $2.5 billion in just two years.
—Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 7 June 2024
Couric has long been one to speak up and raise awareness for routine checkups and different types of cancer.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
As proceedings began, some leaders in the back of the audience spoke up.
—Jack Nicas Victor Moriyama, New York Times, 2 June 2024
Federal Aviation Administration chief Mike Whitaker said the plan is comprehensive and includes encouraging Boeing employees to speak up about safety concerns.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 31 May 2024
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Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 7 June 2024
Couric has long been one to speak up and raise awareness for routine checkups and different types of cancer.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
As proceedings began, some leaders in the back of the audience spoke up.
—Jack Nicas Victor Moriyama, New York Times, 2 June 2024
Federal Aviation Administration chief Mike Whitaker said the plan is comprehensive and includes encouraging Boeing employees to speak up about safety concerns.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 31 May 2024
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“Speak up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20up. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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