friction
Example Sentences
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The Brazilian strategy appears to have been more focused on reducing the risk of new friction points than on obtaining an immediate diplomatic victory.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
That is, leadership, cohesion, discipline, and the ability to operate amid uncertainty, friction and sustained risk.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
Despite the friction between Sweet and the toy manufacturer, he continued to make his rounds at conventions like Comic-Con, talking all things Masters of the Universe with dedicated fans.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
The company has also tried to eliminate friction for customers through simplified plans.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
On the floor of the kitchen, friction strips have been nailed into the wood.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
Vocabulary lists containing friction
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