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square the cir·cle

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  1. square the circleverb

    To construct a square with the same area as a given circle by using only a finite number of steps with compass and straightedge.

  2. square the circleverb

    To solve a famously difficult or impossible problem.

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  1. Square the Circle

    Square the Circle is the thirteenth studio album by British singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading. The album was written, arranged and produced by Joan Armatrading and recorded at Bumpkin Studios, her own purpose built studios. It was released on 23 June 1992 by A&M Records. It was also released on cassette and digital formats. Square the Circle was Armatrading's last album for A&M Records – after its release she signed for RCA.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of square the circle in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of square the circle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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  1. Sheldon Richman:

    Some conservatives are surprised to find people on the Left supporting the war in Afghanistan. It's not surprising at all…It is hard for the government to prosecute a war and not expand…Conservatives may think they can support war and oppose the expansion of the state, but that is like trying to square the circle. What makes them think they can contain the expansion?

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