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war of attrition

 

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Term: War of Attrition

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A prolonged military conflict in which each side aims to wear down the other's resources and morale rather than achieving a decisive victory.

Example Sentence:

"The war of attrition between the two countries lasted for years, with neither side gaining a clear advantage."

Sense 2: A non-military situation where parties involved engage in a long-term struggle, gradually exhausting each other's resources.

Example Sentence:

"The company engaged in a war of attrition with its competitors by continuously slashing prices."

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