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a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information some readers don't appreciate that she sometimes uses her book blog as a soapbox for her political views

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Recent Examples of soapbox Jane Fonda is getting on her soapbox at the SAG Awards. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025 The third season sets out to remind the audience about all of that when Teen Van, played by Liv Hewson, steps up onto her wilderness soapbox. Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025 This is not the day to get on your soapbox and espouse your views. Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2025 But even Michael Saylor occasionally steps down from his soapbox to reflect on his corporate journey. Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for soapbox
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Noun
  • The developer wants to create a pedestrian promenade that extends from the platform through the property and connects to the park and residential properties just west of the site.
    Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
  • Michael Podolsky, Cofounder and CEO of PissedConsumer, a review platform that helps consumers be heard and brands improve their service.
    Michael Podolsky, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • In 2018, the forum’s Working Party on Braking and Running Gear morphed into the Groupe de Rapporteurs pour les Véhicules Autonomes (GRVA), a sub-committee in charge of AV rules.
    Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
  • The woman shared on the U.K. community forum Mumsnet that a ping on her husband’s phone woke them up — and the messenger was his colleague.
    Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 25 May 2025
Noun
  • The main tour makes way for MLP for a bit , then return in Mid-June for the Orange County Cup and favorite venue Life Time San Clemente.
    Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
  • The River Electric, a chic camp resort, swim club, and event venue, opens May 23rd, offering a contemporary take on classic outdoor adventures.
    Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025

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“Soapbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soapbox. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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