Meaning of the word "running battle" in English

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running battle

US /ˈrʌnɪŋ ˈbætl/
UK /ˈrʌnɪŋ ˈbætl/
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Noun

1.

a prolonged dispute or conflict, especially one that is intermittent or involves a series of skirmishes

Example:
The company has been engaged in a running battle with its competitors over market share.
Their marriage was a running battle of wills.
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