friction
Example Sentences
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Residents paid it in housing costs, in taxes and in the costs of commuting or other frictions of day-to-day life.
Many investing theories look great on paper, where taxes, fees and other frictions don’t exist.
“This guidance for 2026 is meant to fix that issue through an abundance of experimentation and reduced friction for users to have a better experience,” he added, cutting his price target to $85 from $170.
From Barron's
“Unfortunately, we believe that this extra friction is part of the reason our DAU growth has slowed, so we’ve decided to prioritize user growth over monetization.”
From MarketWatch
Developing critical-thinking skills requires friction, doing things that are hard, doing deep thinking.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
