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With these prolegomena, he launched into the discussion of the terms we have offered to debtor nations.

From Time Magazine Archive

Westerhovius, in the prolegomena to his edition, 1726, enumerates not fewer than 248 editions of Terence previous to his time.

From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by Dunlop, John

I hope on some future occasion to treat the subject of the English Folk-tale on a larger scale and with all the necessary paraphernalia of prolegomena and excursus.

From English Fairy Tales by Jacobs, Joseph

I believe, and will insist upon it hereafter in these prolegomena, that we have come to overlook this element in our conduct of administration.

From The Chinese Classics: with a translation, critical and exegetical notes, prolegomena and copious indexes (Shih ching. English) — Volume 1 by Legge, James

He made elaborate preparations; he collected subscriptions, engaged contributors, and composed a long and learned prolegomena to the work.

From Eminent Victorians by Strachey, Giles Lytton