Pyrrhic victory
Example Sentences
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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
It should be obvious that for Meta this counts as a Pyrrhic victory.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025
It was a Pyrrhic victory for the ferries that every route had at least some service come Monday morning.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 30, 2023
“It is a Pyrrhic victory at best,” says Siraj.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
