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Tim Chase <python.list@tim.thechases.com> writes:

> On 2014-03-04 08:10, Ben Finney wrote:
> > Short answer: Use ‘use’ any time you need to compare object
> > identity. You usually do not need to compare object identity.

Damn it, a snappy response marred by a typo.

> I think there use something wrong with that sentence...unless there
> usen't. ;-)

That use correct. Thanks, Tim :-)

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