strident

Example Sentences

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Gabbard’s testimony was of particular interest because, prior to joining the Trump administration, she was known for her strident and uncompromising anti-war philosophy.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

Far from Minnesota, a cadre of Silicon Valley scientists and founders were more strident.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

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

From Slate • Dec. 11, 2025

While Hasson’s Sage is a plausibly strident freelance journalist type, you wonder if she has much experience with female friendship, because Cin’s manipulation is so painfully obvious.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

It was not the slow, rhythmic pealing that announced the canonical hours, but a strident, urgent clamor, a call to important news.

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi