free speech
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of free speech
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
Example Sentences
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Mr. Musk framed his pursuit of Twitter in terms of principle—restoring free speech.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
“The Fifth Amendment protection to due process, the First Amendment protection to free speech, they apply whether you’re a citizen or not,” Lee said.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026
Department of State gave money to groups protecting free speech, human rights and persecuted minorities in poor and authoritarian countries.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, who visited Dartmoor to pay his respects to the 78 year old, described her as a "remarkable individual" and "the fiercest defender of free speech".
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Or this bit about Nick: “Everyone agrees that Nick Allen masterminded this plot that cleverly raises issues about free speech and academic rules. He is the boy who invented the new word.”
From "Frindle" by Andrew Clements
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