friction
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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 friction is striking because Trump and Netanyahu entered the war with unusual alignment.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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 unity has replaced years of internal friction, when coaches, directors and executives often operated with conflicting priorities.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
And if the second plane were horizontal, and friction could be ignored, the ball would roll for ever towards the horizon.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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Word Generation Science - Energy
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