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
This burnout has also been a significant source of attrition for healthcare workers in general, leading to numerous shortages globally and a thoroughly unstable healthcare workforce.
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Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., J.d., Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
The latest Russian strikes on Ukraine, targeting Kyiv, Odesa and Zaporizhzhia, rammed home the urgency for Kyiv officials of clinching guarantees of more support, particularly large amounts of ammunition for the war of attrition the sides are engaged in.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Fostering belonging through flexibility, autonomy, and skill-development programs like their copilot model keeps attrition to a minimum.
—Nia Bowers, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
While Flees explained these leadership and structural changes were necessary to modernize the legacy brand, keeping a good mindset about attrition was ultimately what saved the loyal workforce.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024
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Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., J.d., Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
The latest Russian strikes on Ukraine, targeting Kyiv, Odesa and Zaporizhzhia, rammed home the urgency for Kyiv officials of clinching guarantees of more support, particularly large amounts of ammunition for the war of attrition the sides are engaged in.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Fostering belonging through flexibility, autonomy, and skill-development programs like their copilot model keeps attrition to a minimum.
—Nia Bowers, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
While Flees explained these leadership and structural changes were necessary to modernize the legacy brand, keeping a good mindset about attrition was ultimately what saved the loyal workforce.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Attrition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attrition. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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