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The term Pyrrhic Victory comes from these devastating battles. ... Battle of Yorktown - American Revolution Battle of Yorktown and Victory ... King Pyrrhus and the Pyrrhic Victory...
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Another battle was fought at Asculum (279), and although Pyrrhus won, it was on this occasion that he said "One more victory against the Romans and we will be ruined" - the origin of the expression Pyrrhic victory.
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What is a "pyrrhic victory," and why is it called that? ... A pyrrhic victory is a victory won at too great a cost. The name comes from Pyrrhus (319 B.C.-272 B.C.), king of Epirus. After defeating the Romans in 279 B.C. while sustaining very heavy losses, Pyrrhus declared "one more such victory and I am lost."
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Pyrrhic victory - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A Pyrrhic victory (pronounced /ˈpɪrɪk/ ) is a victory with devastating cost to the victor. The phrase is named after King Pyrrhus of Epirus, whose army suffered irreplaceable casualties in def...
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Wordsmith Words: Pyrrhic victory ... Investment Dictionary: Pyrrhic Victory ... What is the origin of the word 'pyrrhic'? Read answer...
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Technically it was a victory for the British, who attacked the patriot fortifications -- but a Pyrrhic victory if ever there was: out of 2,200 British soldiers 1,034 were killed or wounded, including one in nine of all the officers the British lost in the whole war. ... Origin of Pyrrhic Vict...
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Pyrrhic Victory; A victory or success that comes at the expense of great losses or costs. In business, examples of such a victory could be succeeding at a hostile takeover bid or winning a lengthy and expensive lawsuit. ... Origin of pyrrhic v...
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A pyrrhic victory is a victory won at too great a cost. The name comes from Pyrrhus (319 B.C.-272 B.C.), king of Epirus. After defeating the Romans in 279 B.C. while sustaining very heavy losses, Pyrrhus declared "one more such victory and I am lost."
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Definition of Pyrrhic victory from Webster's New World College Dictionary. Meaning of Pyrrhic victory. Pronunciation of Pyrrhic victory. Definition of the word Pyrrhic victory. Origin of the word Pyrrhic victory. ... Dictionary Home » Webster's New World College Dictionary » Pyrrhic victory...
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