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
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The NFL later admitted it was "wrong for not listening to players earlier", and encouraged "all to speak out and peacefully protest".
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
“FKA twigs is proud to be able to continue speaking about her experience and advocating for other women, including those who may lack the resources to speak out and defend themselves.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Orelien has promised to produce proof that he wrote the book himself and to speak out in detail "once things have calmed down".
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
"I feel like I need to speak out, because it got me thinking about how many other disabled people are in situations where somebody has got control over them," she says.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Scientists speak out against the use of certain neonicotinoids, and some countries limit or ban their use on crops, but the rate of collapse remains unchanged.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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