: an event in which people publicly share their experiences of or views on an issue
spoke out; spoken out; speaking out; speaks out
1
: to speak loud enough to be heard
2
: to speak boldly : express an opinion frankly
spoke out on the issues
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it's a free country, so anyone can speak out
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David Bauder and Linley Sanders, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
The poll also found that after the election season, people are more likely to disapprove of celebrities, large companies and professional athletes speaking out about politics.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
However, Emmer eventually dropped out of the race after Trump and his allies spoke out against his bid on social media
But Emmer and Trump have since grown close.
—Sydney Kashiwagi Minnesota Star Tribune (tns), arkansasonline.com, 26 Dec. 2024
For many workers, the courage to speak out against harassment or retaliation is an uphill battle, underscoring the importance of legal protections and advocacy.
—Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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After an election season in which endorsements from celebrities such as Taylor Swift made headlines, the survey found that Americans are more likely to disapprove than approve of celebrities, large companies and professional athletes speaking out about politics.
—David Bauder and Linley Sanders, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
The poll also found that after the election season, people are more likely to disapprove of celebrities, large companies and professional athletes speaking out about politics.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
However, Emmer eventually dropped out of the race after Trump and his allies spoke out against his bid on social media
But Emmer and Trump have since grown close.
—Sydney Kashiwagi Minnesota Star Tribune (tns), arkansasonline.com, 26 Dec. 2024
For many workers, the courage to speak out against harassment or retaliation is an uphill battle, underscoring the importance of legal protections and advocacy.
—Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Speak-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak-out. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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