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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The victim's mother said: "I know these things are scary but the sooner you speak out the quicker police can get the person and hopefully, in time, give closure."
From BBC
Investors in the firm's Equity for Punks fundraising drive recently spoke out about concerns they could lose their money in a sale.
From BBC
Such is the level of disgust and exhaustion, the public's fear of reprisals for speaking out is beginning to evaporate.
From BBC
“When I spoke out about it, it wasn’t really to sort of rally everybody,” Campbell said.
From Los Angeles Times
While many urged Miro to step down, it wasn’t until a major Olympic sponsor, Toyota, spoke out, that he left.
From Los Angeles Times
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