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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She added that many families had been too afraid to speak out while the STC and the UAE were in charge.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
“And if the other victims choose to speak out, we all should listen and support them.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
At times, she has been the lone justice willing to speak out.
From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026
It takes guts to get up on that big stage and speak out.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026
I didn’t wanna speak, out of fear that the sound might crumble my building.
From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore
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