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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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In the end, it would by a Pyrrhic victory if terrorism were defeated at the cost of sacrificing our commitment to those values.
Victory's victory becomes Pyrrhic, the tragedy embittering the triumph.
Mr. Richard Marceau: Ms. Hamel, it's been said that, if the definition of marriage were changed, that might be a Pyrrhic victory.
Time will be the judge and I believe that it will show the result of the second Irish referendum to be a Pyrrhic victory.
Generally, the processes for ratifying European treaties too often look like sagas or Pyrrhic victories.
Other companies with Pyrrhic victories against hostile bidders may be similarly vulnerable.

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