friction
Example Sentences
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But the naming rule laid a linguistic minefield that has been a source of friction with food regulators around Europe ever since.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Fine control over surface texture could help regulate friction, allowing small robots to either grip surfaces or slide across them.
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
While a fragile one-year truce managed to roll back certain tariffs, the fundamental friction remains as hot as ever.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Staffing shortages within the Transport Security Administration have created friction for passengers, but there’s one clear winner emerging from the airport chaos.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
He felt himself to be small, barefoot, lacking friction.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
