Sentence examples for defy examination from inspiring English sources

Their very weight and awkwardness defy examination and smother change.

His position was so strong that one missionary on the island is quoted as saying that his powers defied "analytical examination" and that Mathews really could say "L'état est moi" (I am the state).

"In addition, there are numerous specific elements of the accusations that defy all logic and have never been subjected to even the most basic objective examination.

But a close examination of Mr. McCain's record as chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee shows that he defies easy labeling.

We defy augury.

Both works defy norms.

We defy obscurity.

"I defy anyone".

The numbers defy reason.

Can they defy history?

They also defy reason.