doubtful advantage

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"A doubtful advantage in some ways," said Sophia; but the little children were now heard crying, so she ran from the room.

From What Necessity Knows by Dougall, Lily

On the strength of that same cheque, he had quitted his rooms near St. Pancras Church, and was now lodging, with more dignity, but doubtful advantage as to comfort, in Devonshire Street, Portland Place.

From Our Friend the Charlatan by Gissing, George

The very doubtful advantage gained by the action was purchased at the heavy loss of 75 killed, including several valuable officers, and 195 wounded, while the French and Russians together lost still more.

From How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 by Kingston, William Henry Giles

We have already hinted that the royal bride had, though in no great degree, the very doubtful advantage of years.

From Waverley Novels — Volume 12 by Scott, Walter, Sir

Dora appeared to think that a decidedly doubtful advantage.

From A Fourth Form Friendship A School Story by Brazil, Angela