Examples of freedom of expression in a Sentence
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My whole goal is just to have the freedom of expression.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Trump’s conduct since January 20 with respect to freedom of expression has indeed been intolerable.
—Aryeh Neier, The New York Review of Books, 10 Mar. 2026
Supporting genuine freedom of expression, including the freedom to articulate imperfect or unpopular opinions, has never been more important.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
Among other measures, the commission also called for steps to expand freedom of expression, release older or sick prisoners and ensure that nonviolent acts are not prosecuted under anti‑terror laws.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights warned that the decree could unduly restrict freedom of expression and criminalize criticism of public officials.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
The draft report also recommends broader democratization steps, including a review of media laws to ensure that freedom of expression and the right to legitimate criticism are protected.
—Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
But so often left unsaid by Gu are the moral ambiguities that come with choosing to represent a country that has been heavily criticized by Human Rights Watch, among other watchdog groups, for denying rights of freedom of expression and for persecuting government critics.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The former London Film Festival head was seen as having successfully calmed the waters, through mediation and discussion behind the scenes, as well as a carefully thought through set of guidelines on the festival’s position on freedom of expression, antisemitism and support for Palestinians.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Trump’s conduct since January 20 with respect to freedom of expression has indeed been intolerable.
—Aryeh Neier, The New York Review of Books, 10 Mar. 2026
Supporting genuine freedom of expression, including the freedom to articulate imperfect or unpopular opinions, has never been more important.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
Among other measures, the commission also called for steps to expand freedom of expression, release older or sick prisoners and ensure that nonviolent acts are not prosecuted under anti‑terror laws.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights warned that the decree could unduly restrict freedom of expression and criminalize criticism of public officials.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
The draft report also recommends broader democratization steps, including a review of media laws to ensure that freedom of expression and the right to legitimate criticism are protected.
—Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
But so often left unsaid by Gu are the moral ambiguities that come with choosing to represent a country that has been heavily criticized by Human Rights Watch, among other watchdog groups, for denying rights of freedom of expression and for persecuting government critics.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The former London Film Festival head was seen as having successfully calmed the waters, through mediation and discussion behind the scenes, as well as a carefully thought through set of guidelines on the festival’s position on freedom of expression, antisemitism and support for Palestinians.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Freedom of expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freedom%20of%20expression. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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