I fear that the fragrant Assange may yet face 'trial' in America where there are strident calls for his execution!

It proceeded forward gradually, opening its noncorporeal lips and uttering a strident, potent call of invitation.

She dozed off listening to them, and was woken by the strident calls of crows.

She fancied she could hear the strident call of the bagpipes, daring the enemy to approach.

It was Rennie's strident call from the long porch of the officers' quarters that cut Ryder off.

As a result, there were more strident calls by the moderates for negotiations and a revision of strategy.

The grey-headed kingfisher is more common though with its strident call.

During the war came the strident calls for patriotism, blood and vengeance.

Others seconded his strident call to battle, flaunting their own weapons.

And on almost every street the strident calls of Berlin's famous flower vendors echoed as in the days of peace.