freedom of expression

noun phrase

: the right to express one's opinions freely

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These beautiful, intrepid, witty and irrepressible young women and men are living witnesses to the destruction of the last vestiges of the dream of freedom of expression in Russia. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 The show takes its name from a political victory, but it is also set against a contemporary moment marked by violence, censorship, defunding, and attacks on freedom of expression. Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Our role is to safeguard freedom of expression for everyone, for the artists, and to safeguard the confrontation between artists and the public, the critics and people in general. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 The European Union said the convictions confirmed the ongoing deterioration of the city’s freedom of expression. Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for freedom of expression

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“Freedom of expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freedom%20of%20expression. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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