friction

Example Sentences

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Last year the Dalai Lama confirmed plans to name a successor, which has caused further friction with China.

From BBC

"It's a way for us to make the experience... have less friction," he said.

From BBC

Platforms are embedding AI-driven search, chat, and recommendation tools directly into core shopping experiences, guiding users through huge product catalogs with far less friction than traditional browsing.

From Barron's

There are stretches of life that invite experimentation, when the kitchen feels like a place to play: new recipes, unfamiliar flavors, the pleasant friction of learning something from scratch.

From Salon

Some interpreted the comments as friction between the player and her coach.

From BBC