stubborn streak

noun

: a tendency to be stubborn

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In the past, both Collins and Rutherford joked about Banks’ stubborn streak. — Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026 The breed is known for its independence and stubborn streak, something viewers were quick to point out. — Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026 His mind and personality are intact — his speech clear, his humor sharp, his stubborn streak very much alive. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026 City have never drawn against Bournemouth in the Premier League, which makes that stubborn streak an unusual wrinkle in this head-to-head. — Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for stubborn streak

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“Stubborn streak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stubborn%20streak. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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