I think this is going to turn out to be a pyric (ph) victory.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript May 27, 2001] Reference

But according to the media, the prime minister's election victory is nothing short of pyric.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript May 14, 2005] Reference

Only a few stinking, slimy bubbles emerged from its mouth, burst into flames, and dripped downwards in pyric drool.    From Wordnik.com.  [Analog Science Fiction and Fact]

I believe that the Hubble supporters who are fighting tooth and nail to have the servicing mission forced through NASA may end up with a pyric victory.    From Wordnik.com.  [NASA Watch: Hubble: January 2004 Archives] Reference