strident

Example Sentences

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Prior to joining the Trump administration, she was known for her strident and uncompromising anti-war philosophy.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

His strident nationalism over the border conflict with Cambodia, his staunch support for the army and his intense loyalty to King Vajiralongkorn all defined him clearly as the standard-bearer for Thai conservatism.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Sometimes he’s gotten called out for being too loud, too strident.

From Slate • Dec. 11, 2025

But beyond the strident rhetoric lies a good story about race, power and the exploitation of gridiron heroes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

The friendliness that had existed before was gone; men and women struggled to be in the forefront, fighting their way with ferocity, thrusting forward with strident urgency.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya