to demand or request something publicly
何かを公然と要求または依頼する (nanika o kōzen to yōkyū mata wa irai suru)
"The citizens called for fair elections and transparency."
"市民は公平な選挙と透明性を求めました。" (shimin wa kōhei na senkyo to tōmeisei o motomemashita)
to start working hard on something seriously
to rise to a standing position
to accept and deal with difficult tasks confidently
to start speaking suddenly, often interrupting others
to become less strict or critical toward someone
to feel but not express anger openly
