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.
    — Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2023
  • All of which lead back to speaking up in your next session.
    — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2023
  • Each person gets equal airtime to speak up and be heard.
    — Alain Hunkins, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
  • But trust your legal team’s judgment on when to speak up and when to stay silent to help your case.
    — Karla Miller, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Drake wasn’t the only one who spoke up about the Grammys’ treatment of hip-hop last night.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 5 Feb. 2024
  • 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.
    — Joe Noga, cleveland, 12 July 2023
  • This also isn't the first time The Weeknd uses his platform to speak up for racial justice.
    — Tomás Mier, PEOPLE.com, 31 Aug. 2020
  • In fact, the young star has spoken up about being more open about her desires.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 July 2024
  • The fact is that Byron had spoken up for the downtrodden.
    — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2024
  • 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.
    — Jasmine Browley, Essence, 10 Oct. 2023
  • As for speaking up about it on campus or in the workplace, forget about it.
    — Jeff Robbins, Orange County Register, 14 Mar. 2024
  • For that matter, what would be your friend’s reason for speaking up?
    — Robin Abrahams, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Aug. 2023
  • But in spite of the emotions or societal pressures to keep silent, Schumer revealed that the PA spoke up right away.
    — William Earl, Variety, 2 May 2024
  • Two of them had encouraged her to sit next to them, while another spoke up for her.
    — Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 29 Sep. 2023
  • However, if something feels off, don’t be afraid to speak up or end the service.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 July 2024
  • Keep speaking your truths, and keep speaking up for each other.
    — Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 8 Mar. 2024
  • My mind jammed, weighing the virtue of speaking up versus not speaking.
    — Jon Mooallem, New York Times, 3 Dec. 2023
  • When employers sought to exploit our work, the Guild bravely spoke up.
    — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Listen to yourself if something is nagging you or doesn't feel right and speak up.
    — Taylyn Washington-Harmon, Health, 16 Dec. 2023
  • Brianna wasn’t afraid to speak up for others and make her opinions known, Gray said.
    — Andrea Klick, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Although certain staffers were having their doubts, few outside of Leike chose to speak up.
    — Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 29 May 2024
  • Protests are one way people speak up on behalf of a specific group.
    — Yolanda Gallardo, Discover Magazine, 18 May 2024
  • As a young actor, Dunst didn’t have the confidence to speak up when things bothered her.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 5 Mar. 2024
  • Phoenix was known for speaking up for others who may have been too afraid to speak up for themselves, River said.
    — Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2023
  • The clip’s simple style and concept of providing a neutral space for viewers to speak up is in the spirit of his show.
    — Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Finlay was not afraid to speak up — but throughout the first episode, he was met with a hostile response from Grosman.
    — Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
  • Quavo said Takeoff’s untimely death in 2022 is what led him to speak up.
    — Melissa Noel, Essence, 21 Sep. 2023
  • As proceedings began, some leaders in the back of the audience spoke up.
    — Jack Nicas Victor Moriyama, New York Times, 2 June 2024
  • Lastly, Dr Rashid drives home the importance of speaking up if something doesn’t feel right, burns or tingles.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 23 July 2024
  • My biggest piece of advice for anyone out there who might be dealing with C. diff is to speak up because your concerns are so valid.
    — Katie Camero, SELF, 12 July 2024

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