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
Recent Examples on the Web
Managers should speak up in board meetings and build a culture in which the HOA board expects manager input on most decisions.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2024
Astronomers are speaking up after the FCC in March approved new rules that allow satellite providers to beam connectivity to consumer phones.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 31 May 2024
Fans were also circulating a letter on X, pressing the singer to use her large platform to speak up in support of the Palestinian cause.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 29 May 2024
Although certain staffers were having their doubts, few outside of Leike chose to speak up.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 29 May 2024
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Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2024
Astronomers are speaking up after the FCC in March approved new rules that allow satellite providers to beam connectivity to consumer phones.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 31 May 2024
Fans were also circulating a letter on X, pressing the singer to use her large platform to speak up in support of the Palestinian cause.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 29 May 2024
Although certain staffers were having their doubts, few outside of Leike chose to speak up.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 29 May 2024
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“Speak up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20up. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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