running battle
US /ˈrʌnɪŋ ˈbætl/
UK /ˈrʌnɪŋ ˈbætl/

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계속되는 싸움, 장기적인 분쟁
a prolonged dispute or conflict, especially one that is intermittent or involves a series of skirmishes
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The company has been engaged in a running battle with its competitors over market share.
그 회사는 시장 점유율을 놓고 경쟁사들과 계속되는 싸움을 벌여왔다.
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Their marriage was a running battle of wills.
그들의 결혼 생활은 의지의 계속되는 싸움이었다.