friction
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“But if there’s friction between us and the industry, they’re less likely to report it.”
From Salon • 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
This repeated flexing generates internal heat through friction, a process known as tidal heating.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
Every few years, some geopolitical friction sends commentators racing to declare the end of dollar hegemony and the collapse of the petrodollar.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
This strange fact is caused by an electric charge which surrounds the spacecraft, and which in turn is caused by the great friction produced when the spacecraft hits the atmosphere at high speed.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
Vocabulary lists containing friction
Word Generation Science - Energy
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Force and Motion (Mechanics) - Middle School
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Force and Motion (Mechanics) - Introductory
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