friction
Example Sentences
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That adds friction, but it’s necessary to understand where the system can be trusted.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
Economists expect more turbulence and friction in the global economy as these economic weapons proliferate, piling costs onto consumers and businesses.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
On Earth, smaller objects "burn up high in the... atmosphere due to friction" before they reach the ground, noted Betts, which is not the case on Earth's natural satellite.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 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
He was also quite kind to Miss Trixie; there was hardly any friction in the office.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
Vocabulary lists containing friction
Word Generation Science - Energy
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