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a war of attrition

 

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a war of attrition

Definition: A prolonged conflict in which each side tries to wear down the other through sustained attacks, continuous pressure, and the erosion of resources.

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The two nations engaged in a war of attrition, with neither side willing to make the first move towards negotiations.

During World War I, the trenches became the battleground for a war of attrition that lasted for several years.

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