speak out
Britishverb
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to state one's beliefs, objections, etc, bravely and firmly
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to speak more loudly and clearly
Example Sentences
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Military authorities put effort into messaging that ultimately obscures responsibility and causality, and family members who speak out sometimes fear real repercussions for themselves and loved ones.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
At one point in August 2024, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese even felt moved to speak out, praising Gunn for having "a crack".
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
David Kissinger said she had no desire for the attention, was “profoundly secure” in who she was and didn’t feel the need to speak out publicly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Often those who speak out face much more severe consequences.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
He tried not to think about the past and whether he had been wrong to encourage me to speak out and campaign.
From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai
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