Defeat-the-purpose Sentence Examples

The scorpion, attacking the genitals of the bull, is sent by Ahriman from the lower world to defeat the purpose of the sacrifice; the dog, springing towards the wound in the bull's side, was venerated by the Persians as the companion of Mithras; the serpent is the symbol of the earth being made fertile by drinking the blood of the sacrificial bull; the raven, towards which Mithras turns his face as if for direction, is the herald of the Sun-god, whose bust is near by, and who has ordered the sacrifice; various plants near the bull, and heads of wheat springing from his tail, symbolize the result of the sacrifice; the cypress is perhaps the tree of immortality.

Among the measures defeated were the fourth woman's suffrage amendment voted down in Oregon, a single-tax bill and an "open town" bill designed to defeat the purpose of the local option liquor law.

You will want to use a good product to control frizz, but be mindful that it isn't also a straightener, as this will defeat the purpose.

Go slowly and be sure to leave space between the streaks, otherwise, you'll end up coloring your entire head and that will defeat the purpose you had in mind.

They don't breathe, so you will defeat the purpose of keeping comfortable while looking great.

Eat lots of soup-If you are hungry, you may end up binging and defeat the purpose of the diet!

Just be sure to watch the calories in the dressing, as these can add up very quickly and defeat the purpose of eating salad.