1.   An example of this independent streak was his opposition to repealing a section of the Taft-Hartley Act that gave workers the right not to join a union.

2.   An independent streak can produce superior returns.

3.   As voting in Congress becomes a test of party loyalty, Kassebaum maintains her independent streak with some discomfort.

4.   Again, her independent streak surfaces, verging toward rebelliousness.

5.   But as the situation in Iraq illustrates, while Britain reflexively sides with American military analysis, the French continue their legendary independent streak.

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

7.   But his independent streak has thrown off what would be his core supporters.

8.   But McCain has been cultivating an independent streak.

9.   But soon after, his independent streak had him back behind the wheel of his own cars.

10.   But the pressure on Johnson, a moderate with an independent streak, is likely to escalate this summer.