Pyrrhic


The meaning of the word Pyrrhic is: a victory that is won but has devastating effects on the victor


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Though the new mayor should have been happy to have won the pyrrhic election, the damage on his reputation made the win seem worthless.

published by Al on 2021-03-13 19:24:59


The president-elect’s pyrrhic victory did so much damage to his party that many members wished for a loss.

published by Leonard on 2021-12-14 12:37:36


Reeling from the pyrrhic victory, the general mourned the loss of his sons and cursed the day he let them join the war.

published by Shelly on 2021-02-18 15:32:31


The graduate’s pyrrhic victory was short-lived as he was overwhelmed with mounting student loan debt.

published by Freeda on 2021-11-07 07:54:53


The court ruling turned out to be a pyrrhic victory for the defendant who now owed several thousand dollars in legal fees.

published by Lenny on 2021-02-25 07:14:19


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