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Daun, ever since this fatal Dead-lock in the Hills, has been shrieking hoarsely to the Russians, day and night; who at last take pity on him,—or find something feasible in his proposals.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 20 by Carlyle, Thomas

And the Reform League has been shrieking to have that ordinance enforced––to say nothing of the amendment.

From Rope by Hall, Holworthy