friction
Example Sentences
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That same year, he decided to quit REI, partly because of friction with the co-op’s board.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
On Earth, smaller objects "burn up high in the... atmosphere due to friction" before they reach the ground, noted Betts, which is not the case on Earth's natural satellite.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
Instead, this decline reflects something else: deliberate policy choices that increase friction for participants and vendors.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
The differing goals between FDEs and the core product team created a chronic source of friction.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026
So I collected ribbons of bark from local palm trees, then got a couple of sticks and rubbed them together to create enough friction to .
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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