friction
Example Sentences
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It warned of trade friction between China and Europe, and Europe and the U.S.
The friction has been fed by each country’s high stakes in the investigation, which is continuing and could take a year or more.
Charging electric vehicle owners tax per mile could "cause friction" in the drive to phase out diesel and petrol cars, according to the boss of an electric car leasing firm.
From BBC
Roblox has put a lot of effort into removing the friction of leaving one game and entering another.
From Barron's
The honey closest to the spoon moves faster, while the honey touching the walls of the jar moves more slowly because of friction.
From Science Daily
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