How to Use speak up in a Sentence
speak up
verb
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At some point, those viewers may want the network to speak up and present its side.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2023
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All of which lead back to speaking up in your next session.
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Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
22 Dec. 2023
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Part of the blame is on the roommate who is upset, but has not spoken up.
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Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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Each person gets equal airtime to speak up and be heard.
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Alain Hunkins,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2024
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But trust your legal team’s judgment on when to speak up and when to stay silent to help your case.
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Karla Miller,
Washington Post,
4 Apr. 2024
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Drake wasn’t the only one who spoke up about the Grammys’ treatment of hip-hop last night.
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Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
5 Feb. 2024
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There's a lot of people just being scared to speak up for themselves.
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Tricia Despres,
Peoplemag,
31 July 2024
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But the skill has taken him years — and a fair share of explosive moments — to know the right time to speak up when the squeeze is on.
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Joe Noga,
cleveland,
12 July 2023
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This also isn't the first time The Weeknd uses his platform to speak up for racial justice.
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Tomás Mier,
PEOPLE.com,
31 Aug. 2020
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In fact, the young star has spoken up about being more open about her desires.
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Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
12 July 2024
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The fact is that Byron had spoken up for the downtrodden.
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Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2024
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That just goes to show how much White women don’t speak up enough about these types of issues on a large and small scale.
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Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
10 Oct. 2023
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As for speaking up about it on campus or in the workplace, forget about it.
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Jeff Robbins,
Orange County Register,
14 Mar. 2024
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The last time Mosley spoke up with the parks department dealt with a man named Tracey Peterson, who lives in Gary.
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Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Dec. 2024
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For that matter, what would be your friend’s reason for speaking up?
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Robin Abrahams,
BostonGlobe.com,
24 Aug. 2023
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But in spite of the emotions or societal pressures to keep silent, Schumer revealed that the PA spoke up right away.
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William Earl,
Variety,
2 May 2024
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Two of them had encouraged her to sit next to them, while another spoke up for her.
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Kimmy Yam,
NBC News,
29 Sep. 2023
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Frannie speaks up, saying that Jane doesn’t know how to use money.
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Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
28 Dec. 2024
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However, if something feels off, don’t be afraid to speak up or end the service.
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Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
3 July 2024
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Keep speaking your truths, and keep speaking up for each other.
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Ew Staff Published,
EW.com,
8 Mar. 2024
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My mind jammed, weighing the virtue of speaking up versus not speaking.
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Jon Mooallem,
New York Times,
3 Dec. 2023
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Some of these survivors suffered in silence for years before finding the strength to speak up.
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Christian Holub,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2024
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When employers sought to exploit our work, the Guild bravely spoke up.
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Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Oct. 2023
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Listen to yourself if something is nagging you or doesn't feel right and speak up.
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Taylyn Washington-Harmon,
Health,
16 Dec. 2023
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Brianna wasn’t afraid to speak up for others and make her opinions known, Gray said.
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Andrea Klick,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2024
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But many thanked the original poster for speaking up about this issue.
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Melissa Willets,
Parents,
12 Dec. 2024
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But really these last two years, he’s been a staple and speaking up.
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Matt Weyrich,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Aug. 2024
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Although certain staffers were having their doubts, few outside of Leike chose to speak up.
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Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
29 May 2024
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What happens now depends on those watching: Will this empower people to speak up about all kinds of abuse?
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David Oliver,
USA TODAY,
19 Dec. 2024
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Even before Garrett spoke up, the folks in charge were fully aware of the conversations and decisions that awaited.
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Zac Jackson,
The Athletic,
22 Dec. 2024
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