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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she's never been afraid to speak up at town meetings
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The suit alleges that the department’s captains moved him in retaliation for speaking up against Barnett’s homophobic comments.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
According to Williams, that triggered several players to speak up after Eberflus addressed the team in the locker room.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
But embracing vulnerability in your career—whether that’s speaking up in a meeting, sharing a bold idea or taking on a challenging role—helps break through limiting beliefs.
—Shay Levister, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Healthcare price transparency is a pertinent issue for Fat Joe as he’s continued to speak up in support of U.S. citizens while targeting the price gouging pharma companies.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
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Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
According to Williams, that triggered several players to speak up after Eberflus addressed the team in the locker room.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
But embracing vulnerability in your career—whether that’s speaking up in a meeting, sharing a bold idea or taking on a challenging role—helps break through limiting beliefs.
—Shay Levister, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Healthcare price transparency is a pertinent issue for Fat Joe as he’s continued to speak up in support of U.S. citizens while targeting the price gouging pharma companies.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Speak up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20up. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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