One infrequent, but consistent theme in modern country music is that of proud, stubborn independence.

His stubborn independence quickly came into conflict with Mr. Giuliani's desire for a stronger role in school affairs.

You see them as physical beings trying to control our actions for their own ends, and thus you, in your stubborn independence, reject them.

Its history of domination by neighboring countries sharpen a stubborn independence.

His stubborn independence has clearly rubbed off on a generation of younger teammates who were coming onto the team five years ago when Miller was breaking through.

They are thrilled to hear her say, once again, "I can do it myself," convinced that her stubborn independence will see her through.

The old, stubborn independence of his forebears kept playing on his thoughts.

Mr. Johnson's stubborn independence was on display a few months later.

Mr. Kirili's insistence on verticality is an example of his stubborn independence.

But yesterday, her son Jack said, her stubborn independence may have been a contributing factor in her death.