attrition
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Those capabilities have become crucial as the war with Iran transitions from armed conflict into a war of economic attrition.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
Barron’s reported in February that the CFTC’s storied Chicago office had lost its last enforcement attorney after rounds of layoffs and attrition.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
It seems as if her parents were perpetually fighting their own marital war of attrition, eventually divorcing in the 1970s after their children had all moved out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The decrease is attributable to attrition, he adds, noting the company will continue to drive that.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Marine General Victor Krulak showed the secretary a detailed report he’d written that seemed to prove mathematically that Westmoreland’s war of attrition was doomed.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing attrition
Unbroken
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Life As We Knew It
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
This Week In Words: October 19–25, 2019
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
