strident
Example Sentences
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It was hard to see what some of Pratt’s loudest and most strident supporters actually thought was worth preserving in the city — but not why they felt he was their man.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
This wasn’t some strident position—“I may wear a different hat some day,” Madalon said—but the approach has been helpful in recruiting, the coach said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Even the most strident voices that had been calling for interest-rate cuts now say a wait-and-see stance is preferable, given the ever-changing prospects for ending the conflict with Iran.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
"I appreciate there are others who have been more strident and have been more critical of the United States," he said.
From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026
He’d been in no condition to notice things the day before, but now he saw more clearly the intense color of the water, and heard the strident insect noises from all around.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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Lord of the Flies
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Grade 12, List 2
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