friction

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"The ongoing wait for DeepSeek V4 points to friction in scaling advanced models without unrestricted access to top-tier Nvidia hardware," Wu said.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

That same year, he decided to quit REI, partly because of friction with the co-op’s board.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

However, the tolling system would institutionalize rather than solve the friction.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Instead, this decline reflects something else: deliberate policy choices that increase friction for participants and vendors.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

On the return trip, the vehicle skidded through the friction of the increasingly dense atmosphere, building up heat that could reach 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly