friction
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This is not the world’s biggest problem, but it has created a lot more friction when I’ve tried to use my top sports apps to, well, check sports scores.
From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026
In their announcement of the 200th strike, the military posted on X, “SOUTHCOM is unwavering in its commitment to applying total systemic friction on the cartels.”
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
The depth of Manifold’s austerity proposals led to friction with BP’s company secretary, Ben Mathews, according to people close to the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
When friction was particularly high, another says, lots of the crew would gather to watch it unfold.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
On the floor of the kitchen, friction strips have been nailed into the wood.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
Vocabulary lists containing friction
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