Fruitless
Pyrrhic
Pyrrhic adjective - Of or relating to or resembling Pyrrhus or his exploits (especially his sustaining staggering losses in order to defeat the Romans).
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Although it seems to be rather a pyrrhic victory for Stillwell as he is now locked in an endless, fruitless struggle to turn superheroes into a profitable product.
Source: Comic Book / The Boys -
Pyrrhic Victory: Chapter 11 ends with Squad 7 succeeding their objective of taking the enemy base, but shortly after, Isara is killed by an Imperial rifle shot, which deals an emotional blow to Squad 7, rendering the victory fruitless.
Source: Video Game / Valkyria Chronicles
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