as in erosion
a gradual weakening, loss, or destruction
took the machinery out of operation since attrition had led to the main mechanism's breaking
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Recent Examples of attrition
Other CEOs have discussed potential attrition due to five-day RTO mandates.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2024
Telomere attrition: Shorter telomeres (DNA sequences at the end of a chromosome) are what cause visible aging signs like wrinkles and slower cell regeneration.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
With the right strategies in place, nonprofits can reduce attrition rates, boost donor retention and ultimately increase the long-term success of their fundraising efforts, making a lasting impact on the world.
—Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Severe military attrition has created an incentive for Putin to enter into talks.
—Niall Ferguson, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2024
Telomere attrition: Shorter telomeres (DNA sequences at the end of a chromosome) are what cause visible aging signs like wrinkles and slower cell regeneration.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
With the right strategies in place, nonprofits can reduce attrition rates, boost donor retention and ultimately increase the long-term success of their fundraising efforts, making a lasting impact on the world.
—Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Severe military attrition has created an incentive for Putin to enter into talks.
—Niall Ferguson, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Attrition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attrition. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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