defy analysis

idiom

: to prohibit understanding or explanation
an occurrence that defies analysis

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To put it another way, some complex systems tend to defy analysis. John Werner, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025

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“Defy analysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defy%20analysis. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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