doubtful advantage
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Among the Reformers there had always been a considerable section who regarded the alliance or arrangement with Dr. Jameson as a very doubtful advantage.
From The Transvaal from Within A Private Record of Public Affairs by Fitzpatrick, Percy, Sir
The question then was, should he risk the almost certain decisive victory over the organized enemy's force ashore, for the sake of a much more doubtful advantage over the organized force afloat?
From The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783 by Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer)
It is a very doubtful advantage, in all conscience, for a man to find himself preyed upon because he is no longer obscure.
From Autobiographical Reminiscences with Family Letters and Notes on Music by Gounod, Charles
The 51st was the first black unit in the Marine Corps, a doubtful advantage considering the frequent reorganization and rapid troop turnover that proved its lot.
From Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 by MacGregor, Morris J.
"If I had gone out of my way for the sake of accompanying my escort, the escort would have been a very doubtful advantage," said Gertrude, laughing.
From The Lamplighter by Cummins, Maria S.
