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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Ruben, who has more than a million followers on TikTok, hopes that by speaking out about his condition he will show others that they are not alone.
From BBC
Many Hungarians saw Mr. Magyar as a former Fidesz insider willing to speak out about what was really happening behind closed doors.
Families of American hostages have been nervous to speak out, fearful their loved ones would be targets for reprisals.
Roan has shown that she’s not afraid to speak out when she does feel a fan has overstepped.
From Los Angeles Times
The allegations, she said, were a reminder that they had power in speaking out.
From Los Angeles Times
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