| The Pyrrhic victory was secured by making 50 percent of the nation hate the other 50 percent. |
| To persist in wanting this kind of market would be a Pyrrhic victory. |
| The victory is likely to be Pyrrhic anyway, Pyrrhus being the ancient king who won a battle at such heavy cost that, in effect, he lost. |
| Generally, the processes for ratifying European treaties too often look like sagas or Pyrrhic victories. |
| Mr. Richard Marceau: Ms. Hamel, it's been said that, if the definition of marriage were changed, that might be a Pyrrhic victory. |
| To opt for control of a low income tax take but risk losing Barnett and other funding from Westminster would be a Pyrrhic victory. |
