pyrrhic victories

A form of pyrrhic victory — A very costly victory, wherein the considerable losses outweigh the gain, so as to render the struggle not worth the cost.

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pyrrhic victories1

noun
  1. pluralplural of pyrrhic victory

Pyrrhic victories2

noun
  1. pluralplural of Pyrrhic victory
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