freedom of expression

noun phrase

: the right to express one's opinions freely

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Bowman is working to create a stable home environment with freedom of expression for her 8-year-old daughter, Alex, and has already introduced the foundations of braiding. Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026 Washington and Lee’s commitment to freedom of expression undergirds its ethos of civility. Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026 But freedom of expression is a constant pursuit, as natural as breathing, and silencing it is an imperfect practice that exhausts the oppressor and energizes the oppressed. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026 Not one for false abnegation of words distorted by smears, Rushdie doubles down on his right to freedom of expression, defending his dissent from religious orthodoxy. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 25 Jan. 2026 My research examines how news institutions shape civic life and how freedom of expression is both a fundamental human right and a fundamental part of democracy. Stephanie A, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026 The Palestine Action ban – which put the group on the same legal footing as Hamas, ISIS and al Qaeda – sparked a fierce debate in Britain about the government’s use of counterterrorism laws and the limits of freedom of expression. Kara Fox, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026 Outside of the war with Ukraine, there’s a lot of other themes regarding propaganda, anti-LGBTQ sentiments and the freedom of expression. Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026 The announcement could be the first sign that the new government is open to returning some freedom of expression to the country, and bending to pressure from opposition groups and the American government. Carmen Sesin, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026

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“Freedom of expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freedom%20of%20expression. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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