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
Prior to joining the Trump administration, she was known for her strident and uncompromising anti-war philosophy.
From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026
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
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Lord of the Flies
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Grade 12, List 2
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