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    attrition

    US /əˈtrɪʃən/

    ・

    UK /əˈtrɪʃn/

    C1
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounReduction in size, numbers, or strength over time
    Since 1985 they had been fighting a bloody war of attrition with hundreds of casualties on both sides

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    • And so there aren't as many of those opportunities you would normally expect from attrition for folks who are trying to break into those roles.

      And so there aren't as many of those opportunities you would normally expect from attrition for folks who are trying to break into those roles.

    • And so there aren't as many of those opportunities you would normally expect from attrition for folks who are trying to break into those roles.

      And so there aren't as many of those opportunities you would normally expect from attrition for folks who are trying to break into those roles.

    B1

    Is hybrid work the new normal?

    07:52Is hybrid work the new normal?
    • Attrition is down and our productivity has improved and folks really seem to like it.

      Attrition is down and our productivity has improved and folks really seem to like it.

    B1

    Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate

    31:01Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
    • of employees, combine some agencies and departments. My cutbacks will be done through attrition,

      of employees, combine some agencies and departments. My cutbacks will be done through attrition,

    • My cutbacks will be done through attrition, by the way.

      My cutbacks will be done through attrition, by the way.

    B1

    Why Zelenskyy reversed course on anti-corruption reform | DW News

    16:43Why Zelenskyy reversed course on anti-corruption reform | DW News
    • That said, I think it is important to also highlight that kind of the main support that really matters is the military side, and that Russia is counting on sort of winning the war of attrition by wearing everybody out.

      That said, I think it is important to also highlight that kind of the main support that really matters is the military side, and that Russia is counting on sort of winning the war of attrition by wearing everybody out.

    • That said, I think it is important to also highlight that kind of the main support that really matters is the military side and that Russia is counting on sort of winning the war of attrition by wearing everybody out.

      That said, I think it is important to also highlight that kind of the main support that really matters is the military side and that Russia is counting on sort of winning the war of attrition by wearing everybody out.

    B1

    After two years of war, where will things go next? | Russia - Ukraine war

    04:43After two years of war, where will things go next? | Russia - Ukraine war
    • We didn't think we would see it after 1945 but it's back with us again now, which means that it's the war is won by the side that can gear up its industry to fight long campaigns in what is going to become some sort of war of attrition.

      We didn't think we would see it after 1945 but it's back with us again now, which means that it's the war is won by the side that can gear up its industry to fight long campaigns in what is going to become some sort of war of attrition.

    • but it's back with us again now, which means that the war is won by the side that can gear up its industry to fight long campaigns in what is going to become some sort of war of attrition.

      but it's back with us again now, which means that the war is won by the side that can gear up its industry to fight long campaigns in what is going to become some sort of war of attrition.

    A2

    The Complete History of the Second World War | World War II Documentary | Part 1

    48:30The Complete History of the Second World War | World War II Documentary | Part 1
    • Above all, it was intended to achieve a quick victory rather than a drawn-out war of attrition which Germany could not afford.

      Above all, it was intended to achieve a quick victory rather than a drawn-out war of attrition which Germany could not afford.

    • Above all it was intended to achieve a quick victory rather than a drawn-out war of attrition which Germany could not afford it

      Above all it was intended to achieve a quick victory rather than a drawn-out war of attrition which Germany could not afford it

    B1

    How Japan's largest drugmaker became a global pharma powerhouse

    15:00How Japan's largest drugmaker became a global pharma powerhouse
    • But in our field, you have a lot of attrition.

      But in our field, you have a lot of attrition.

    • But in our field, you have a lot of attrition.

      But in our field, you have a lot of attrition.

    B1

    08 common Interview question and answers - Job Interview Skills

    12:2508 common Interview question and answers - Job Interview Skills
    • A very clear path with commitment, because you know what's the attrition rate these days, so he wants to know how long would you stick to the company.

      A very clear path with commitment, because you know what's the attrition rate these days, so he wants to know how long would you stick to the company.

    • commitment, because you know what's the attrition rate these days. So he wants to know, how

      commitment, because you know what's the attrition rate these days. So he wants to know, how

    A2

    Ukraine: Coming under fire in the Donbas trenches - BBC News

    05:42Ukraine: Coming under fire in the Donbas trenches - BBC News
    • And because we've seen significant attrition of Ukrainian forces, and a lot of Russians, of course, have died on the front lines, but a lot of Ukrainians have died too.

      And because we've seen significant attrition of Ukrainian forces, and a lot of Russians, of course, have died on the front lines, but a lot of Ukrainians have died too.

    • And because we've seen a significant attrition of Ukrainian forces,

      And because we've seen a significant attrition of Ukrainian forces,

    B1

    How Ukraine's TCK Mobilisation Units go after draft dodgers | DW News

    13:07How Ukraine's TCK Mobilisation Units go after draft dodgers |  DW News
    • But later on, as a that kind of war that set in was sort of one kind of attrition war, the casualty rate is very high.

      But later on, as a that kind of war that set in was sort of one kind of attrition war, the casualty rate is very high.

    • But later on, as the kind of war that set in was sort of a kind of attrition war, the casualty rate is very high.

      But later on, as the kind of war that set in was sort of a kind of attrition war, the casualty rate is very high.

    B1