dearly won
/ˈdɪrliˌwʌn/
adjective
- Achieved or obtained only after great effort, sacrifice, or loss.
- The peace treaty was a dearly-won achievement after years of war.
- She looked at her dearly-won diploma, remembering all the late nights.
- The team celebrated their dearly-won victory after months of training.
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