The friction element holds {TAIL ~ a distal end} of the exposed portion of {HEAD ~ floss} a spaced distance from the output port so that the exposed portion of floss extends above the base and through a gap region between the output port and the cutting member 
The friction element holds { TAIL ~ a distal end } of the exposed portion of { HEAD ~ floss } a spaced distance from the output port so that the exposed portion of floss extends above the base and through a gap region between the output port and the cutting member
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