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friction

[frik-shuhn] / ˈfrɪk ʃən /




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“There’s a lot less friction to discovering new songs,” said Matt Bailey, founder of the music analytics company Hit Momentum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“But if there’s friction between us and the industry, they’re less likely to report it.”

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

This repeated flexing generates internal heat through friction, a process known as tidal heating.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

In his essay, Sir Tony said he agreed with some of the government's policies, including investment in infrastructure, reform of the planning system and reducing trade friction with Europe.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Galileo had realized that moving objects have a natural tendency to keep on moving, unless they are affected by friction or some other outside force.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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