Distant explosions and shrill voices echoed from the mountains, and I sensed the odd glow growing towards the cities of the plain. (gardengnomepubs.com)
Unfortunately, in times of turmoil they're often drowned out by shriller voices that seem intent on scaring the bejeezus out of investors with dire pronouncements or titillating predictions of Armageddon. (realdealretirement.com)
They could be speaking directly to a racist president, with a dignity far indeed from shrill voices, ignorant threats, and gold toilets. (haberarts.com)