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We observed this degree of precision that we might not add the uncertainty of the measure of triangles, trapeziums, and the sinuosities of the coasts, to the uncertainty of geographical statements.

From Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 3 by Humboldt, Alexander von

We will debate as to whether this equality of parts exists in all parallelograms, trapeziums, and like figures.

From Émile or, Concerning Education; Extracts by Steeg, Jules