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friction

[frik-shuhn] / ˈfrɪk ʃən /




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Though the new rules will likely create more friction for financial institutions in the region, they aren’t aimed at causing significant disruption to the system, Jefferies analyst Philip Kett wrote in a note to clients.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

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

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Despite the friction in US-Canada relations, Greer has said that he envisions preserving parts of the USMCA.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

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

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

My mom and Abuela loved each other so much, but there was always this kind of friction between them because they were so different.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya




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