friction

Example Sentences

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That caused a lot of friction with Berlin's supposed closest EU friend, France.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Mr. Watamanuk is not interested in investigating any predictable friction in the multiracial dynamic that was streetwear in its early days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Fine control over surface texture could help regulate friction, allowing small robots to either grip surfaces or slide across them.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

But there is also far less friction in learning something new or executing on something with different levels of knowledge and lower barriers.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

My mom and Abuela loved each other so much, but there was always this kind of friction between them because they were so different.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya