doubtful advantage
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"If I had gone out of my way for the sake of accompanying my escort, the escort would have been a very doubtful advantage," said Gertrude, laughing.
From The Lamplighter by Cummins, Maria S.
The question then was, should he risk the almost certain decisive victory over the organized enemy's force ashore, for the sake of a much more doubtful advantage over the organized force afloat?
From The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783 by Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer)
The narrative of disastrous defeat and doubtful advantage must be endured before we arrive at that of the brilliant victory which crowned our arms with final success.
From The Conquest of Canada (Vol. 1 of 2) by Warburton, George
On some teams, I found, by inquiry, a definite order is agreed on, but this is regarded as of doubtful advantage.
From An American at Oxford by Corbin, John
In this case it sacrifices the unquestionable right of one party to the very doubtful advantage of another.
From Principles Of Political Economy by Lalor, John J. (John Joseph)
