dearly won

/ˈdɪrliˌwʌn/
adjective
  1. 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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