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What does Pyrrhic mean?

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Adjective
  1. (not comparable) Of or relating to Pyrrhus (319/318–272 BC), Greek general and statesman.
  2. Achieved at excessive cost.
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You can't survive on Pyrrhic victories because you need funds to keep the country running.
To persist in wanting this kind of market would be a Pyrrhic victory.
Victory's victory becomes Pyrrhic, the tragedy embittering the triumph.
The Pyrrhic victory was secured by making 50 percent of the nation hate the other 50 percent.
Mr. Richard Marceau: Ms. Hamel, it's been said that, if the definition of marriage were changed, that might be a Pyrrhic victory.
Other companies with Pyrrhic victories against hostile bidders may be similarly vulnerable.

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