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attrition

[uh-trish-uhn] / əˈtrɪʃ ən /




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Attrition continues to be an issue, particularly now that those pandemic-era funds have been exhausted.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

"Attrition remained the primary source of head-count reductions, but hiring freezes were more prevalent," said Timothy Fiore, Chair of the ISM Manufacturing Business Survey Committee.

From Reuters • Oct. 2, 2023

Attrition rates were also higher at charter and cyber-charter schools and poorer public schools.

From Washington Times • May 31, 2023

Attrition in the office has reached as high as 20%, with Wasden saying low pay made it difficult to retain attorneys.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2022

The process by which the transmutation of Elements is actually effected in Language, is by Slow and Continued Attrition.

From The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 5, May, 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy by Various




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