Pyrrhic victory
Example Sentences
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The painter sued him for libel in a case that proved a Pyrrhic victory, leaving the plaintiff bankrupt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
But even if the Tegna acquisition makes it through the courts, Nexstar may find it has obtained a Pyrrhic victory.
From Slate ● Apr. 21, 2026
If we can’t, winning the global AI race will be a Pyrrhic victory at best.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 7, 2026
You can argue that the riot delivered a Pyrrhic victory, one that took more from the community than it returned.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2022
“It is a Pyrrhic victory at best,” says Siraj.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
