stubborn streak

noun

: a tendency to be stubborn

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Still, many owners admit that their stubborn streak can make the process a long-term challenge. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025 That’s why Tracks II ends up being a tribute to Bruce Springsteen’s stubborn streak, which has been on fine display all year. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025 The moon’s clash with Mars intensifies a stubborn streak. USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025 Your chart is ruled by Saturn, giving you a strong temperament and a stubborn streak. Narayana Montúfar, Women's Health, 14 Aug. 2023

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“Stubborn streak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stubborn%20streak. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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