Having an independent streak, soon he quit the theatre and started living on his own resources.

Finally, he had an independent streak: he was very much his own man.

Yvonne had always been a woman with an independent streak.

But just as often, he has displayed an independent streak.

But the tax job gave him his independent streak, he said: "You learn to find solutions there, often by yourself."

But he has shown a stubborn independent streak on a number of contentious issues.

And any time abroad is evidence of an independent streak.

Fuller was a leading black Republican although he always had an independent streak.

Maine's independent streak could play a large role in the race to succeed him.

This woman has long been known for her independent streak.