a problem that 'defies analysis' [=a problem that cannot be easily understood or explained]
It was a difficult decision but, 'in the final analysis', it was the right choice.
The newspaper printed an 'analysis' of each candidate's positions.
(..) on schedule? Nine-month travel time. That puts the probe to Mars on sol . Did we get the botany team's analysis? Grudgingly? Get him in line, Vincent. We can't afford any miscommunication. (..)2015 The Martian
(..) they're much finer... And they should be ideal for chem analysis. Making sure the mav is still upright? Shut your smart mouth. We'd prefer to use a different adjective (..)2015 The Martian