friction
Example Sentences
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A direct-to-consumer platform has reduced patient friction, a new obesity pill expands sales potential, and deals with insurers are increasing access.
From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026
The legal ban against withholding recess as punishment has generated friction in California.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
The enriched whey protein delivered improved texture characteristics and reduced the amount of friction experienced in the mouth, creating a smoother drinking experience.
From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026
Yet the nuances of their natal charts show the potential for ego-driven friction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
There was plenty of line still and now the fish had to pull the friction of all that new line through the water.
From "The Old Man and The Sea" by Ernest Hemingway
Vocabulary lists containing friction
Word Generation Science - Energy
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Force and Motion (Mechanics) - Middle School
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Force and Motion (Mechanics) - Introductory
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