Sentences

pyrrhic in a sentence

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Definition

Pyrrhic refers to a victory or success that comes at such a significant cost to the victor that it is almost tantamount to defeat.

Sample Sentences

  1. Winning the championship was a pyrrhic victory for the team, as they lost their star player to injury.
  2. The manager realized that the promotion he fought for was a pyrrhic success, as it came at the cost of team morale.
  3. Despite the accolades, her promotion felt like a pyrrhic achievement, overshadowed by the workload it entailed.
  4. The general's strategy led to a pyrrhic outcome, with heavy losses that overshadowed their temporary territorial gains.
  5. While the negotiation ended in agreement, many considered it a pyrrhic deal due to the concessions made.
  6. The general won a pyrrhic victory, losing many of his troops in the process.
  7. Despite claiming success, the company's latest merger felt like a pyrrhic achievement due to the heavy financial costs involved.
  8. Her pyrrhic triumph in the debate left her feeling more exhausted than victorious.
  9. The team's pyrrhic win in the championship game was overshadowed by injuries to key players.
  10. In the end, the politician's pyrrhic success in the election did little to improve the welfare of his constituents.

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